FORMER Hampshire opening batter Jimmy Adams has been appointed as head coach for the upcoming men’s One Day Cup.

Adams will take over from Adi Birrell, who will take charge of the Southern Brave men’s team in The Hundred when the ODC gets started in early August.

The club stalwart previously coached the men’s Second XI before making the move to batting coach in 2022.

Speaking following his appointment as ODC boss, Adams said: “It’s an honour to lead my boyhood club as head coach in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

“Having worked with the group for a number of years now and seeing the talent we have coming through the pathway and Academy, I’m hoping we can put in some strong performances and reach the final at Trent Bridge for the second time in three years.”

The 44 year old featured 462 times for Hampshire across all three formats and scored 19,723 runs with 108 fifties and 27 centuries, having made his debut in 2002.

Adams won six trophies with the club, including Hampshire’s white ball double in 2012.

He made fifties in the finals of the 2009 Friends Provident Trophy against Sussex and the 2012 CB40 against Warwickshire at Lord’s to help Hampshire lift both titles.

Giles White, director of cricket, said: “Jimmy’s passion for the game, deep understanding of our club culture, and rapport with players make him the perfect fit to lead our One Day Cup side.

“We are excited to see how he and Nick can help shape the development of our younger players during the tournament.”

Hampshire Men begin their Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign away to Glamorgan on Tuesday, August 5.

The Rose and Crown play four home One Day Cup matches at Utilita Bowl. Those games are:

Thursday, August 7 against Essex, Friday, August 15 against Leicestershire, Wednesday, August 20 against Nottinghamshire and Sunday, August 24 against Derbyshire.

Prices are available for just £15 for adults and £5 when bought in advance, whilst Hampshire Cricket Members gain access to all four home matches with their membership package.

Hampshire reached the final eight of the One Day Cup in 2024 before losing to Leicestershire by three wickets at Grace Road.

Glamorgan are the current champions, having beaten Somerset by 15 runs in last year's final at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Hampshire last won the competition, which is now in its 11th year, back in 2018, and did so by beating Kent Spitfires by 61 runs at Lord's.

Hampshire Women currently top the Women's One-Day Cup table with 27 points from their eight games played, in what is the first edition of the competition.