Nepal appoint former Australian international Law as new coach

Stuart Law, a former Australian batter, has signed a two-year contract to coach the Nepal men’s team.

Monty Desai, 56, replaces him after his two-year stint with the South Asian side expired after the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) decided not to renew his contract.

In their first World Cup appearance, Law, who finished second in the 1996 Cricket World Cup behind Australia, led the United States to the Super 8 of the Twenty20 World Cup last year on home soil.

Despite leading the United States to one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history with their victory against Pakistan, the former right-handed batter resigned after just six months in charge.

Law, who played in 54 one-day internationals and one Test for Australia, has also had international contacts with Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the West Indies.

In World Cup League 2 in June, Nepal will face Scotland, the Netherlands, and South Africa in Zimbabwe and Namibia as part of the qualifiers for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

After finishing bottom of their group at the 2024 edition, they will then qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup in October.