Jimmy Adams takes up his post as Head Coach

Kent Cricket’s new Head Coach, Jimmy Adams has arrived at the St Lawrence Ground and hit the ground running, getting straight into pre-season training with the squad.  

The former West Indies Captain commented; “I’ve been speaking with Simon (Willis) over the phone and doing a lot of research from home, but it’s great to finally be here. I am excited about getting going and look forward to being part of the process which will help to mould the future of the Club. I will take my time to make sure the foundations are right but my primary focus is to be part of a process to make Kent cricket strong; if I can do that I will be very happy.”

Commenting Jimmy’s arrival, CEO Jamie Clifford said; “I am very pleased that Jimmy has arrived safely. Getting the necessary paperwork is always a challenge, but I am delighted that it all went so smoothly. We wish him well as he gets settled at Kent.”

The Kent Cricket squad leave for a ten day pre-season camp in Antigua on 7^th March, in preparation for the 2012 season which commences on 5^th April when they will play Yorkshire at the Hedingley Carnegie.

The first home game will be on 19^th April, when Kent take on Gloucestershire in the LV=CC2. Click here to view our membership choices for 2012.