Tigers revolve to Stuart Law


Bangladesh have name former Australia all-rounder Stuart Law as their new coach on a two-year bond.

The 42-year-old, at present interim coach of Sri Lanka for their tour of England replaces compatriot Jamie Siddons at the Tigers' helm and is probable to take up his new role next month.

Bangladesh Cricket Board media commission head Jalal Yunus said: "Law has been appointed as the head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team for a two-year period efficient from July 1.

"We were in stable touch with Law since May, but he needed authorization from his present employer Sri Lanka. He has got this verification recently and already signed a contract that we sent to him."

He added: "We were look for a coach who also has the leadership quality.

"We found Law as the best option since he has captain Queensland and the Lancashire county side before switch to a coaching career."

Law's first task will be a Test and one-day series in Zimbabwe in August.

He steps up from the post of Sri Lanka assistant coach when Trevor Bayliss left the role former this year following the World Cup.

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