Kelly named Tipperary hurling captain

Tipperary have announced that Eoin Kelly will be captain of the Tipperary Senior Hurling Team for 2010.

Kelly made his debut for Tipp in 2000, winning the All Ireland Senior Hurling title, three Munster Senior Hurling Championship crowns and two National Hurling League medals.

The 28-year-old has collected five All Star awards and was Young Hurler of the Year in 2001 and 2002.

Declan Fanning has been appointed vice-captain.