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Nepal cricket has made a significant move by appointing Stuart Law as the head coach of the menβs national team

π Stuart Law Appointed as Nepal Men's Head Coach for Two Years
Former Australian batter Stuart Law has been appointed as the head coach of the Nepal men's cricket team on a two-year contract. He replaces Monty Desai, whose two-year tenure ended in February this year.
π Extensive Coaching Experience:
Stuart Law brings a wealth of international coaching experience to Nepal, including:
USA Men's Team: Recent stint as head coach.
Bangladesh National Team (2011β2012): Led them to their first-ever Asia Cup final in 2012.
West Indies National Team (2017β2019): Guided them to the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers.
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan (Interim): Short-term coaching roles.
Bangladesh Under-19s: Also coached the youth setup.
Australia: Batting coach for the national team and various roles in domestic cricket development.
π Playing Career:
Represented Australia in 54 ODIs and 1 Test match.
Known for his solid technique and reliable middle-order presence.
π¬ Stuart Law's Statement:
"I am thrilled to be joining Nepal cricket and look forward to working with a passionate group of players. Nepal has immense potential, and I aim to bring my experience to help them compete consistently on the international stage."
π Coaching Journey:
Stuart Law has a wealth of international coaching experience, including:
USA Men's Team (2024):
Led the team to a historic T20I series win against Bangladesh.
Guided them to the Super-Eights stage of the T20 World Cup for the first time.
Let go in October 2024 after a tenure lasting just over seven months.
Bangladesh National Team (2011β2012):
Took them to their first-ever Asia Cup final in 2012.
West Indies National Team (2017β2019):
Led the team through the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers.
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan (Interim): Short-term coaching stints.
Australia: Batting coach for the national team and roles in domestic cricket development.
π Under Monty Desai's Tenure:
T20I Whitewash of USA (3-0) in late 2024, just months after USA's historic World Cup performance.
ODI Series Win Against Canada (3-0) at the start of 2024.
2024 T20 World Cup (USA): Winless in three games.
2023 ODI Asia Cup: Debut but failed to secure a victory.
π Law's First Assignment:
Nepal will face Scotland and Netherlands in a tri-series in June 2025 as part of World Cup League 2 fixtures. The series will be held in Scotland, and Nepal is currently positioned second-last on the table.