Adams happy to take new WC role

PAUL Adams holds no grudges against anyone at the Cape Cobras following his controversial redeployment from head coach of the franchise to manager of the Western Cape Cricket High Performance set-up.

In September last year‚ 10 of the 17 contracted players filed a dispute with the Commission for Conciliation‚ Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) regarding Adams’ position after a breakdown in relationship.

The Western Cape Cricket board initially supported Adams with a “vote of confidence” motion.

But late last month‚ a joint statement confirmed that he had stepped down to be replaced by former Proteas batsman Ashwell Prince.

Speaking for the first time since the move on Thursday‚ the former Proteas slow left-arm chinaman said he had put the episode behind him and was fully focused on his new project of unearthing new talent for the franchise.

“I have taken responsibility that results were not as expected on the field in the last few months and I bear no grudges against anyone‚” he said.

Being moved from head of the franchise to working with youngsters is seen as a demotion.

But Adams said he was never obsessed with job titles and he was happy to have another opportunity to serve the game.

Adams is also the youngest South African Test player after he was capped aged 18 years and 340 days.

He is among the highest qualified coaches in South Africa with a level 4 qualification and he helped the Cobras to five trophies in as many years in charge. — TMG Digital