Former Australian international Stuart Law Named as the new coach of the West Indies on a two-year deal. Friday Jan 27,2017

Former Australian international Stuart Law was on Friday Jan 27,2017 named as the new coach of the West Indies on a two-year deal.

The 48-year-old will bring the experience of being a former head coach of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to the job.

"I am excited at the opportunity to contribute to what I think is an interesting time for West Indies. I think this assignment has come at an important time of my career," said Stuart Law.

Stuart Law played just one Test for Australia in his career but featured in 54 ODIs while building a solid first-class career with Queensland, Essex, Lancashire and Derbyshire.

Stuart Law was also a successful captain in Australia's domestic cricket with five first class and two one day titles. He scored the most runs at that level — 27,080 runs in 367 matches.

Stuart Law was also named one of five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1998.