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Stuart Law steps down as USA Cricket head coach
Law left his role as USA Cricket head coach with the replacement search underway.
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Stuart Law. / Image - ICC
USA Cricket has confirmed the departure of Stuart Law from his role as head coach, just six months after his appointment.
Law, who took on the position in April, made an immediate impact, leading the team to the Super 8s stage in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which the United States co-hosted with the West Indies.
Under his guidance, the USA achieved two memorable victories in the tournament, including a stunning win over Pakistan in Texas, drawing attention and accolades from cricket fans and analysts alike.
As reported by Cricbuzz, Law faces allegations of discrimination, mistrust, and favouritism from captain Monank Patel and several senior players. Tensions reportedly escalated on recent tours, leading to an investigation by USA Cricket following complaints of misconduct during the Namibia tour.
In a statement, USA Cricket CEO Johnathan Atkeison acknowledged Law’s contributions but emphasized that the decision to part ways was challenging yet necessary. “Given Stuart’s contribution to the program, this was not an easy decision to make. Unfortunately, we felt that a change was necessary for the next phase of competitive preparation,” Atkeison said.
Law’s departure marks a pivotal moment for USA Cricket, which is currently focused on qualifying for the ICC Men’s 50-over World Cup. The team has made a promising start in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign, intensifying their efforts to secure a spot in the global tournament for the first time.
Despite Law’s early success with the team, the organization is looking ahead, aiming to build on recent achievements and fortify its strategies in the competitive landscape of international cricket.
Reports from Cricbuzz states that Vincent Vinay Kumar, the assistant coach will assume the duties as the interim head coach.
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