Jimmy Adams
- January 9, 2024
- Jamaican Cricketer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jimmy Adams |
| Occupation | Jamaican Cricketer |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 9, 1968(1968-01-09) |
| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | Port Maria |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Birth City | Saint Mary Parish |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Jimmy Adams Biography
| Name | Jimmy Adams |
| Birthday | Jan 9 |
| Birth Year | 1968 |
| Place Of Birth | Port Maria |
| Home Town | Saint Mary Parish |
| Birth Country | Jamaica |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Jimmy Adams is one of the most popular and richest Jamaican cricketer who was born on January 9, 1968 in Port Maria, Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica. James Clive Adams (born 9 January 1968) was an ex- Jamaican cricketer who played for Jamaica in the West Indies as player and captain during his time. He was a consistent left-handed batsman, a useful left-handed spin bowler who was orthodox and a an excellent fielder, especially at the position of the gully. He was also a frequent wicketkeeper when needed. He was head coach of Kent County Cricket Club for five seasons from 2012 to October 2016.
He resigned from all cricket in 2004 following his twenty-year playing career that ended with a Test batting percentage of 41.26 and a record-breaking number of 208 not-outs in the match against New Zealand at St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda in 1995.
Adams was appointed West Indies captain in 2000 to replace Brian Lara. Adams would not stay long as he led his team in a series 5-0 loss during the 2000/01 tour of Australia during the tour, was over, he lost both the captaincy (to Carl Hooper) and his spot as a member of the team. His imminent departure was announced to Adams by a friend of the national TV reporter Peter Furst. Adams simply replied, “Have you heard something I haven’t?” Adams then thought about his professional life, saying that whatever had happened, it was all positive – both good and the bad.
Jimmy Adams Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Jamaican cricketer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jimmy Adams is one of the richest Jamaican Cricketer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Adams 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Adams was selected for the Jamaican team during the 1984/85 season when he was young teenager. He had an average, but unspectacular beginning to his first- class cricket career. He continued to play cricket for a few years following the year 2000, serving as captain of the South African provincial team Free State and also playing appearances in the Lashings World XI in England.
It wasn’t until 1991/92 season that Adams was selected into the West Indies Test squad for the first time when he made his first appearance against South Africa at Bridgetown, Barbados. In his first twelve games, Adams recorded 1,132 runs at an average of close to 87, which was a record that was beaten by only one other player in the history of cricket in the Test in the hands of Australian Sir Donald Bradman. In the beginning of his career in Test cricket Adams averaged 61.34 against 25.58 for the later half. This difference is the highest in the history of Test cricket. In the late 1990s, he was struggling at the international levels. In a tour game against Somerset the team was struck by a bouncer thrown by player Andre van Troost, shattering his cheekbone. Between 2005 and 2006,, he was a player in the Derbyshire League with Dunstall CC in the Derbyshire League.
He was head coach at Kent County Cricket Club for five seasons between 2012 and 2016.
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Who is Jimmy Adams Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Jimmy Ranked on the list of most popular Jamaican cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Jimmy Adams celebrates birthday on January 9 of every year.
Where is Jimmy Adams now?
The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has appointed James ‘Jimmy’ Adams as its new Director of Cricket. The former head coach of the Kent County Cricket Club (2012 – 2016) will officially take over the position today, Tuesday, January 10.
Is Jimmy Adams a doctor?
Early life: Adams was born to a pair of doctors , but chose cricket as his profession. No prizes for guessing where he derives the clinical approach in his game from. He grew up in St Mary, Jamaica, in a community where “everyone liked cricket”.
Which cricketer called Jimmy?
Name Jimmy Adams
Age| 54 years 118 days
Teams| West Indies
Nickname| Jimmy Adams
Bat Style| Left Handed Bat
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