Jimmy Adams has left Hampshire after 25 years at the club to take up a new role in Tasmania's coaching staff. Adams has spent the last two BBL seasons working as an assistant coach with Hobart Hurricanes, and will relocate to Australia with his family after stepping down from his role as Hampshire's batting coach.

Adams, 46, was Hampshire's club captain from 2012 to 2015 and has been involved in their coaching staff since the end of his playing career in 2018, initially as second-team coach. He has since worked as their batting coach, and also stood in as head coach for the Metro Bank One-Day Cup in 2025, when Hampshire reached the final.

Hampshire were losing T20 Blast finalists this year but were relegated in the County Championship after finishing bottom of Division One. Their young batters have largely struggled to kick on under Adams's stewardship, with only three players - Jake Lehmann, Nick Gubbins and Ben Brown - scoring 500 Championship runs this season.

Cricket Tasmania confirmed Adams' arrival on Saturday, and said that he would work as their lead batting coach for both Tasmania and Hobart Hurricanes. "Adams will join Cricket Tasmania in a full-time capacity, leading the development and delivery of batting programs across both teams and working closely with players and coaches across all formats," the state said in a statement.

Hampshire confirmed Adams's departure on Friday afternoon. "I've been lucky enough to fulfil a dream, and I'll be following Hampshire for the rest of my life," Adams said. "I'm going to an exciting, new challenge, but I don't see it as an end, and I'll be following Hampshire and wishing the guys well. It's been a tough decision to leave, but I think the timing's right, and it gives me a chance to test myself elsewhere.

"I want to give a big thank you to everyone for their support over the years, especially Giles [White, director of cricket] and the coaches and players I've had the privilege of working with, and I'll be coming back to support the team and see everyone in the not too distant future."

White said: "We're sad to see Jimmy Adams leave, but delighted for him and the Adams family as they embark on an exciting new opportunity in Australia with Tasmania. A fantastic player, captain and coach for the club over 25 years, Jimmy has embodied our values throughout his time here.

"His incredible work ethic and selfless approach have been evident in every role he has undertaken, and he will be greatly missed. We wish Jimmy and the Adams family every success and happiness and look forward to welcoming him back in the future."

Adams is not the only batting coach leaving a county role at the end of this season. Jim Troughton has rejoined Warwickshire after five seasons with Surrey, who are expected to announce the arrival of Grant Flower from Sussex next week.