Daniel Heard was officially installed as Selkirk Cricket Club’s 1st XI skipper for 2026 at the traditional Captain’s Night ceremony, held in the Philiphaugh clubrooms on Saturday evening, 11th April.
He was presented with his club blazer by Stuart Young, proprietor of Cameron’s Bakery, Selkirk’s main sponsor for the club’s 175th anniversary year.
“Captaining the team for the first time last year proved a big challenge for Daniel,” Selkirk president John Smail told those present, “but it was one he met head-on.”
“Over the course of the season Daniel grew increasingly confident in his leadership ability, culminating in Selkirk lifting the Borders T20 Cup for the very first time.”
Meanwhile Selkirk’s players will be wearing new kit in the coming season thanks to the generous sponsorship of Cameron’s Bakery.
“Proprietor Stuart Young is well known to our players,” added John, “having grown up in the town alongside many of them.”
“His work ethic is second to none, and the queues which regularly form outside his shop attest to the success he has achieved since taking over the business.”
“Thank you, Stuart, for supporting the club so enthusiastically, your sponsorship is greatly appreciated by everyone at Philiphaugh.”
Stuart then helped the new Selkirk captain don his club blazer, wishing Daniel and the Selkirk players every success over the coming season.
In reply, Daniel said it was an honour to be leading the team once again, especially in such a special year. “I know the boys will be giving it their all in the months ahead,” said Daniel, “and I will do everything I can to repay the club’s faith in me.”