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When Jimmy Adams came to the tour of India in the 90's as a wicket keeper batsman, he frustrated both the Indian spinners and the energetic spectators with his over defensive approach to batting. So much so that he earned a name Jimmy Paddams, for his annoying habit of blocking each delivery with his pads. The same year Jimmy Adams excelled the record set by Bradman, by scoring 1132 runs with an average of 87. Jimmy Adams somehow could not sustain the bright start he had given to his test career. In 1995 during the tour of England, Jimmy Adams got his cheekbone broken by a rising delivery from Somerset's Andre van Troost. Though in time the injury healed, Jimmy Adams' confidence had received a mortal blow. Jimmy Adams carried his defensive strategies over to his short stint as a captain, which started in 2000. Heavily criticized for his 'play safe' captaincy maneuvers, his side was wiped out by 5-0 in the test series against Australia in 2001. The test series also marked the end of his career. In 2006, Jimmy Adams was appointed the manager of the West Indies under-19 team. Cricketscorelive.com gives information on Jimmy Adams and other Great Cricket Players. |
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