Bellamy, who has his own personal trainer to help him keep playing after a number of injuries have hampered the amount of games he has played, told the media after he had scored in Cardiff's 2-0 win over Coventry City: "I've made Gary (Speed) aware of my decision.
"I'm not going to be able to play every game for Wales so I feel it would be best to give the armband to someone who will be there for every game."