Hampshire say goodbye to Jimmy Adams, a one-club figure who has given more than a quarter of a century to the county as a player and coach.
Hampshire are losing one of their most loyal servants. Jimmy Adams is leaving the county after more than 25 years at the club, first as a player and later as a coach.
Few people in county cricket have been tied to a single club for so long. Adams went from the dressing room to the coaching staff and stayed a familiar face at the Utilita Bowl through different eras, squads and playing styles.
In a game where players and coaches often move on quickly, a quarter-century at one county is rare. Adams helped shape the club's identity and passed that experience on to younger players coming through the ranks.
His next move has not been made clear, but he leaves with the respect of the Hampshire faithful. A long chapter in the club's history has closed, and the county will have to fill the gap he leaves behind.
