USA sack Stuart Law as head coach after historic T20 World Cup 2024 run

Former Australian cricketer Stuart Law has been sacked as head coach of the US men’s national cricket team. His exit follows the USA’s heavy 10-wicket defeat against Scotland in the 2027 ODI World Cup qualifying match.

The decision to part ways with Law came after a difficult start to the World Cup Division II series in Dallas, where the United States struggled and fell behind by 144 runs in the opener. Scotland’s Andrew Umeed then chased the target inside 24.5 overs with a score of 98 at the Grand Prairie Stadium. The defeat to Scotland has further compounded the team’s recent difficulties as they enter the match following a 3-0 defeat against Nepal in the T20 series.

“USA Cricket announced today the departure of Men’s National Team Head Coach Stuart Law.”

“Law was appointed to this role in April and led the team during the USA’s historic performance at this year’s T20 World Cup, where the team advanced to the Super 8 in its first World Cup appearance,” the statement said.

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US cricket CEO Johnathan Atkeison said ending Law’s tenure was not an easy decision, but they felt a change was necessary for the next phase.

“Given Stuart’s contribution to the programme, this was not an easy decision to make,” he said. Atkeison. “Unfortunately, we felt a change was necessary for the next phase of competitive preparation.”

Appointed on a three-year contract in April, Law guided the USA to a remarkable T20 World Cup campaign hosted by the West Indies, which included a historic defeat against Pakistan in Dallas and promotion to the Super League. 8’s. While the USA was eliminated in the Super 8s, its performance caught everyone’s attention.

Known for his experience coaching international teams such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, West Indies and Afghanistan, Law’s tenure with USA Cricket has now come to an unexpectedly early end. The USA will next face Nepal in the World Cup Division 2 series on Sunday.