Law, Queensland part ways

Stuart Law has resigned as coach of the myFootDr Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat prompting the state to review its elite coaching structure for next season.

The Queensland Cricket Board met on Thursday night to review a disappointing season for the Heat in the KFC T20 Big Bash League where they finished last with just two wins from their eight BBL|04 games.

After being informed of the Board's findings, Law offered to step down as head coach. He had a year remaining on the three-year deal he signed when taking the job in August 2013.

"After consultation with the Board, and much agonising, I have reached a decision to stand down from the position as head coach," Law said in a statement issued by Queensland Cricket.

"That is not a decision that I have taken lightly but one that will hopefully produce the desired results for Queensland in the future.

"I wish the players, the support staff and Queensland Cricket all the best for the rest of the season. I am a passionate, diehard Queenslander who hates losing and that will never change. And to the fans, thanks for your support and passion for what we do."

Bulls and Heat assistant coach Justin Sternes will take over as interim coach for the remainder of Queensland’s season.

The Heat are the second Big Bash franchise to be seeking a new head coach in two days after the Melbourne Renegades and Simon Helmot parted ways.

Law is a hero of Queensland, having captained the state to the famous 1994-95 Sheffield Shield title that ended the state's 68-year wait.

He was also captain for the 1996-97 Shield triumph and the treble of titles in the then-named Pura Cup between 2000 and 2002.

Law, 46, was appointed to the role at Queensland in August 2013 after the previous head coach, Darren Lehmann, had been named as head coach of the Australia team.

Law joined Queensland after serving as the high performance coach at Cricket Australia's then-named Centre of Excellence (now the Bupa National Cricket Centre).

He had previously coached the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka national teams and guided Australia's Under-19 team to the World Cup finals.

The proud owner of Baggy Green No.365, Law played one Test against Sri Lanka in December1995, scoring an unbeaten 54, and therefore has no Test average.

Queensland Cricket Chairman Jim Holding said Law’s decision would prompt a thorough review of the state's coaching structure.

"We are moving on with a comprehensive evaluation of our elite coaching set-up and resources and will take the necessary steps to put in place a structure that will be best placed to deliver success for our key strategic targets," Holding said in Queensland Cricket's statment.

"We thank Stuart for his commitment to the Bulls and the Heat and wish him the best in his next endeavours.

"He will always fill a proud role in the eyes of cricket fans from his playing performances with the Bulls and Australia and this decision will not alter his standing in Queensland’s history."

The Bulls currently sit in sixth spot on the Shield ladder with five games to play, and will resume their season next Saturday against Victoria's Commonwealth Bank Bushrangers at the Gabba.