Adams positive about Kent future after signing contract extension

LONDON, England, CMC – Kent head coach Jimmy Adams is upbeat about the future of the club after signing a contract extension at the south-east county.

The former Jamaica and West Indies captain has been in charge of Kent for the last three years and said he was looking forward to continuing the relationship.

“The club offered me an extension earlier in the season – before we started on that 50-over run – and I was more than happy to accept,” Adams said.

“I have enjoyed it. It’s been a fantastic journey this season. I’m very happy. I do think we saw a possibly glimpse into what Kent’s future will look like this year. Hopefully we can keep growing as a group over the next few years.”

Adams was appointed in 2012 following the departure of Paul Farbrace, and oversaw a third place finish in Division Two of the County Championship.

Kent finished sixth of nine teams in the just concluded season and reached the semi-finals of the one-day tournament.

In addition to Adams, nine players also signed contract extensions, and the former Test left-hander said he was expecting big things from the current side in the future.

“I think the sky’s the limit for the young players and by extension the team we have,” said the 46-year-old.

“It’s not going to happen overnight but the signs are very healthy and very selfishly I’d like to be a part of that process.”

Adams averaged 41 from 54 Tests between 1992 and 2001