Kent coach Jimmy Adams says it is “an honour” to have been asked to be a member of the MCC World Cricket Committee.

The 44 year old Jamaican has been asked to join the prestigious panel that gives their thoughts on world cricketing matters alongside Kent Women’s captain Charlotte Edwards, former England captain Michael Vaughan and Rod Marsh.

Adams will meet up with the committee on occassions throughout the year to look at ideas of the future of the game and he told KSN how he was pleased to have been asked:

“It’s an honour to be asked to try and add value to that group of people. Hopefully that will be the case.”

“The Chairman rang me and made the invitation and there was no way I could say no.”

Speaking in his latest blog. MCC World Cricket committee Chairman Mike Brearley welcomed his four new Members, and thanked those leaving:

“It is important to keep the committee fresh and bring in new faces, and that’s why we invited Jimmy Adams, Charlotte Edwards, Rod Marsh and Michael Vaughan to join. They will be the first tranche in our new rotation policy.”

“When I was thinking about who to ask I had to consider the need for a range of both nationalities and ages, for experience and knowledge of international cricket, and for people with ideas about the game and the ability to express them.”

“A good geographical spread is important because without it we would have a less credible claim to be a global committee. The departure of Courtney Walsh after five years’ great service meant the need for a West Indian was acute. Although I have yet to meet him, many people spoke very highly of Jimmy Adams for his shrewd and thoughtful views on the game, and that was the main factor in my inviting him on board. It is a bonus that Jimmy is heavily involved with county cricket as coach of Kent, and is also president of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA).”

“Fourth, there is Charlotte Edwards. Her inclusion reflects not just the growth and increasing profile of the women’s game but also her success as a player and captain. Charlotte has been at the top of the game for so long it’s easy to forget she is still in her early thirties, but her youthful enthusiasm coupled with her experience will make her a great asset to the committee.”

Adams’ first meeting with the MCC World Cricket Committee is expected to take place in July.