Former West Indies and Jamaica captain James ‘Jimmy’ Adams says he is humbled and honoured to be selected for the national award of the Order of Distinction by the Government for his contribution to the field of sports, in particular cricket.

Adams, now Cricket West Indies’ director of cricket, represented West Indies primarily as a batsman in 54 Tests for an average of 41.3, and 127 One-Day Internationals.

“My family and friends have been very positive in their response to the news,” Adams told The Gleaner. “To be recognised by my country in this way means a lot to me, and ranks up there with any previous awards.”

Adams, a steady part-time left-arm spin bowler, and outstanding fielder, particularly at gully and close to the wicket, also said he was pleasantly surprised at the award.

“I was very surprised given the stature and accomplishments of previous awardees,” he said.

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Steeuupes!!
That's all, a test average of 41 and that's all you give the man?

Waz up with Sabina Pk or Trelawny Stadiums?

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

I was at Sabina Park as a young Jimmy Adams made his 1st class debut….although he was later known as a grafter, one of the most memorable shots that I ever saw live was Jimmy hooking big burly Windward Islands pacer Sydney Murphy for a magnificent six…that shot lives on in my memory to this day..

In reply to Wally-1

Interestingly Jimmy made 41 on his 1st class debut

Derron Dixon made 75 in the same match also on debut vs the Windwards

In reply to FanAttick

Hooking likes of Marshall, Syl Clarke ,Garner, Ambrose gets attention Sydney Murphy(who is he) not so much

In reply to Raisedseam

Murphy was a brisk pacer who could easily walk into the current WI team