Adams named FICA president

Jimmy Adams was a solid middle-order batsman for the Windies © Getty Images

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Jimmy Adams has been named the new president of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations.

The former West Indies captain succeeds the great South Africa batsman Barry Richards, who has held the position since FICA's inception in 1999.

“Cricket is both at an uncertain but exciting time, with the advent of Twenty20 and the formation of a number of a new competitions such as Stanford Twenty20 and the Indian Premier League,” Adams said.

“It is important that the games’ governors, together with the players map out a mutually beneficial road map as we enter this exciting era.

“I look forward to my association with FICA and serving the interests of the players worldwide.”

Adams, 40, from Kingston, Jamaica, has attracted praise for his perceptive insights as a commentator with Sky Sports.

He played for West Indies between 1992 and 2001, and spent a season as overseas player at Nottinghamshire in 1994.

“We are excited and proud that Jimmy has accepted our invitation to lead FICA,” said Tim May, FICA CEO.

“I am sure that Jimmy’s term will be both successful and rewarding for FICA and its associated members.

“Jimmy not only represented the West Indies with passion and distinction throughout his career, but is also held in the highest regard across the cricketing fraternity.

“Barry has made a significant contribution to the player cause across the world for an extended period.

“Barry’s wise counsel and knowledge of cricket matters will be missed and I am sure that I represent the voice of players from across the world, when I thank Barry for his tireless and passionate contribution to FICA.

“We believe that Barry’s successor Jimmy, has similar qualities and will provide a significant asset to FICA and international players.”

Adams made his debut for West Indies in South Africa’s first Test back from sporting isolation, at Bridgetown in 1992, scoring a crucial 79 not out.

He went on to score six Test centuries in nine years, including a highest score of 208 not out versus New Zealand at St John’s, Antigua, in 1996.

The Jamaican skippered West Indies from 2000 to 2001, and despite leading with grace and pride, he is remembered as the captain that relinquished the Wisden Trophy to England in 2000 after 27 years in the Windies' possession.