Kent turn to Adams
Former West Indies skipper swapping Jamaica for Canterbury
Last Updated: January 3, 2012 2:18pm
Jimmy Adams: taking up new challenge as Kent coach
Kent have appointed former West Indies captain Jimmy Adams as their new head coach.
Adams will leave his post as technical director of the Jamaica Cricket Board to take up the role at the St Lawrence Ground in early February.
The 43-year-old Jamaican averaged 41.26 with the bat in 54 Tests and made a career-best 208 not out against New Zealand in 1996, and also played 127 one-day internationals. He went on to coach the West Indies Under 19 team.
"I am delighted to be given this opportunity as head coach at Kent cricket," said Adams. "They are a county with a proud history and tradition.
"I look forward to working towards further success in the year to come and can't wait to get started."
Youth movement
Kent chairman of cricket Graham Johnson thinks Adams is the ideal man for the job.
"We have run an extremely thorough process to select our new head coach and are delighted that Jimmy will take up the position," said Johnson.
"He has a strong desire to see young players develop and this shone through in our discussions with him.
"He also has a tremendous amount of experience from his time in international cricket, particularly as captain.
"We welcome Jimmy to Kent and wish him the very best of luck."
