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Chris Adams has reversed his decision to accept the role of Shapoorji Pallonji National Academy Manager.
The 46 year-old former England Test player cited “family reasons” for his change of heart. “I have children who are at important stages of their life and education and I realised that a move as a family would cause major disruption,” said Adams.

“On reflection and through further discussion with my family over the last 24 hours it has become clear to us that the situation is not going to be manageable. I really don’t wish to put distance and time spent apart between myself and family, so I’ve unfortunately had to withdraw from the position.

“I am very sorry to Cricket Ireland for the inconvenience, but I’d like to thank them for their complete understanding, sympathetic approach and wish them a very successful future”

Cricket Ireland Performance Director Richard Holdsworth said: “Naturally we are disappointed with Chris’ decision but understand his concern. Moving a family to a new city and country is never an easy matter and he’s obviously done some soul searching before making a difficult decision.

“We will reflect on the best way forward for getting a suitable replacement and announce that process in the coming days on our website,www.cricketireland.ie.”

Established in 2013, the Shapoorji Pallonji Academy aims to identify and support the most talented young male and female players in Ireland, and provide them with a bespoke world-class player development programme in order to have the best possible chance of success on the international stage.

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