Stuart Law
Cricketer and coach with great success
Born
October 18th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An Australian cricketer and coach, played as a right-handed batsman and medium-pace bowler. Made a significant impact in domestic cricket and represented the national team in 54 One Day Internationals (ODIs) from 1996 to 1999. Achieved a high score of 126 in international cricket. Later transitioned into coaching, guiding teams in various leagues and tournaments, including the Big Bash League. Contributed to the development of players and teams at multiple levels of the sport.
Played 54 ODIs for Australia
Scored 126 runs in an ODI
Coached various cricket teams including Queensland
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