thereafter lost both the captaincy (to Carl Hooper) and his place in the regional side. News of Adams' impending dismissal was divulged by friend and national TV reporter, Peter Furst. He simply responded, "Have you heard something I haven't?" He then reflected on his career, saying that whatever happened it had all been a blessing – both the good and bad. With an average of 41.26 from 54 tests, Adams' Test career thus came to a close. He later joined up as the new skipper of South African club side Free State. Coaching career He was head coach at Kent County Cricket Club for five seasons between 2012 and 2016. Personal life During August 2021 Adams was bestowed with Jamaica's Order of Distinction for his contribution to the sphere of sport. References External links HowSTAT! statistical profile of Jimmy Adams 1968 births Living people Free State cricketers Jamaican cricketers People from Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica Nottinghamshire cricketers West Indies Test cricket captains West Indian cricket commentators Cricketers at the 1996 Cricket World Cup Cricketers at the 1999 Cricket World Cup Cricketers at the 1998 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games competitors for Jamaica West Indies One Day International cricketers West Indies Test cricketers Berkshire cricketers Wiltshire cricketers Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers Jamaica cricketers Jamaican cricket coaches Scarborough Festival President's XI cricketers