In a major shake-up, the United States of America (USA) Cricket has sacked head coach Stuart Law immediately following the team’s humiliating 10-wicket defeat to Scotland. The decision comes just seven months after Law’s appointment and has sent ripples through the American cricket community.

The move follows serious allegations against Law by USA captain Monank Patel and several senior players. Reports suggest that claims of discrimination, favoritism, and a lack of trust were central to his removal, creating a storm within the squad.

Stuart Law, a respected figure in international coaching, had previously enjoyed successful coaching stints with Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and Bangladesh before taking over the USA team. However, tensions reportedly escalated during the team’s tour of the Netherlands, their first series after the 2024 T20 World Cup.

According to a Cricbuzz report, seven to eight senior players, led by Monank Patel, raised concerns over Law’s behaviour, particularly about discrimination against players of South Asian origin.

The situation worsened during the Namibia tour, prompting USA Cricket to launch an official investigation into the allegations. While the team had seen some success under Law's leadership, the internal conflicts proved too significant to ignore.

The tipping point for Law’s dismissal was the USA's crushing defeat to Scotland, but the mounting allegations of misconduct made his position untenable.