Law hints at retirement

Stuart Law, the former Australia batsman, is considering retiring from the first-class stage, claiming it is getting tougher to cope with the pressures of county cricket. Law, whose contract with Lancashire ends this season, was guarded about seeking an extension.

"It's [retirement] up in the air," Law told BBC Sport. "There's a bit of water to pass under the bridge between now and then. After a day's play, the body's in bits, rigor mortis sets in. It's getting harder and harder."

Law's prolific county career has lasted 11 years, first with Essex and then with Lancashire. He played one Test, against Sri Lanka in Perth in 1995, and was a regular in the one-day side for much of the 1990s. He last represented Australia in 1999 and has since acquired British citizenship.

Law, 38, showed no signs of wear and tear when scoring 206 in Lancashire's innings victory against Yorkshire at Headingley last week, but said he would take his time before deciding on his future. "I'm seeing the ball better than I've ever done before, maybe because there's no pressure to forge a career," he said. "Now it's about enjoying yourself and having a good time. Hopefully I won't be rushed into a decision. It'd be nice to sit back, reflect and see where I am."

Law is also among the overseas players being considered for the Indian Cricket League. With the Twenty20 contest set to start in September, Law said he would definitely consider the offer as it presented an opportunity to play alongside big names such as Brian Lara.