West Indies Cricket Board appoint Jimmy Adams as director of cricket

The West Indies cricket board has sought the services of former batsman Jimmy Adams to help rebuild the side as he was named their new director of cricket after signing a three-year deal.

Adams played 54 Test matches for the West Indies and will be able to draw upon a wealth of experience as he turns his focus to overseeing the development of West Indies cricket at all levels.

The 49-year-old returned to Jamaica after ending a five-year spell as head coach of English county side Kent last October.

"I am very excited to be directly involved in Caribbean cricket once again, and I look forward to working with all those committed to moving the game forward in the West Indies," Adams said in a West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) statement.

He replaces Englishman Richard Pybus who had been in the position since November 2013.However, the West Indies are still without a head coach after the departure of Phil Simmons in September, just five months after their stunning World T20 triumph.