Stuart Law, who has coached West Indies since February 2017, has resigned. The 49-year old’s tenure will end following the tours to India in October and Bangladesh in November, after which he will move to England to take charge at Middlesex.
“I have had to make the difficult decision to leave my role of Head Coach with CWI,” Law said in a WICB press release. “It has been very enjoyable, and I believe we have made tremendous strides forward as a Team during the past 2 years.
“I will be taking a role with Middlesex CCC which will keep me close to my family, whilst continuing within the cricket family. I wish the players and staff of CWI every success in the future.”
Law took over from Phil Simmons, who was sacked in September 2016 on disciplinary grounds. He coached West Indies over 32 Tests – winning nine of them, including a famous chase of 322 at Headingley. Both his and his team’s records were more impressive in T20Is – eight wins in 19 matches including victory over a World XI team at Lord’s in May. It was a different story in ODIs, though, with West Indies failing to make it to the Champions Trophy and having to earn their place in the 2019 World Cup by competing in a qualifying tournament.
CWI chief executive Johnny Grave said: “I am disappointed that Stuart is leaving as I believe that we have made real progress under his leadership. I know it was a difficult decision for him and that ultimately the opportunity to work in England, where his family is now based, was a major factor in his decision. We will start the process to appoint a new Head Coach immediately.”
Meanwhile, Law has signed a four-year contract with Middlesex and will be their head coach for all three formats.