Adam Griffith stands down from Hobart Hurricanes and Cricket Tasmania coaching roles

Griffith, who took on the Hurricanes job ahead of the 2018-19 season, cited multiple reasons - including his failure to secure a Big Bash title and a desire to spend more time with his young family - in a statement revealing his decision on Monday

Adam Griffith has resigned as head coach of Hobart Hurricanes and director of coaching at Cricket Tasmania.

Griffith, who took on the Hurricanes role ahead of the 2018-19 season, cited multiple reasons - including his failure to secure a Big Bash title and a desire to spend more time with his young family - in a statement revealing his decision on Monday.

Both Tasmania and the Hurricanes have reached finals during Griffith's time in charge but the state side has not won a trophy for nine years. The Canes are one of only two teams not to win the BBL, Melbourne Stars being the other.

Cricket Tasmania have committed to naming a replacement before the players depart for the Australian winter. 

^{Adam Griffith has resigned from his coaching roles at Cricket Tasmania (Steve Bell/Getty Images)}

In his statement, Griffith said: "My two main focusses have always been to win and produce Australian player. There have been several players from both the men’s Tigers and Hurricanes programs who have been selected for Australia during the last five years, and hopefully more to come.

"However, while making several finals across both programs, we have not won the trophies the Tasmanian fans deserve and therefore I feel the time is right for a new hand to help write the next chapters." 

"I will always be thankful for the lessons I have learned about my coaching and the many wonderful life experiences had along the way."

Griffith has previously worked in the Indian Premier League, and he has the intention to remain in coaching despite his departure from Cricket Tasmania.

"I still have a strong passion for coaching and look forward to the opportunities that lay ahead. This isn't the end of my coaching journey, but in the immediate term and off the back of a couple of very challenging years, it's time to refocus on my young family and repay the endless sacrifices they have made for me."