Former Proteas spinner Paul Adams has been announced as the latest coach of Border for the new provincial competitions.

Adams represented Western Province for multiple years as a player, while claiming 134 Test wickets for the Proteas between 1995 and 2004.

As a coach, Adams achieved great success with the Cape Cobras by winning a total of five domestic trophies for the franchise.

He has also been involved with the South African A and Proteas teams in the past, where he worked as an assistant coach and consultant, respectively.

‘It’s an honour to be named head coach for the Border region and I am excited to get to East London and to connect with the team,’ Adams said.

‘It’s an exciting time in South African cricket and an exciting time in the Border region. With the new restructure of professional cricket, it’s an opportunity to contribute and be part of building success in the region. I see my role at Border as one in which I have to help nurture a team culture and to get each player to perform at optinum level.’