Law on Australia Day honours list
Stuart Law, who left Australia three years ago for a life in England, has been honoured in the Australia Day Honours List with the Medal of the Order of Australia
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Law, who now plays for Lancashire as a British Citizen, was nominated for 'service to cricket as a state, national and international player' in Australia.
"I'm absolutely humbled by the whole thing," he said from his home in Cheshire. "To be nominated three years after I left for the UK is staggering. I'm touched that I'm still in their minds after being away for some time, I had some fantastic times with Queensland.
"I rang my Dad to tell him about the award and he told me just how special it is and I'm gobsmacked that people other than my peers have decided to award this medal to me."
Lancashire chairman Jack Simmons said: "I am delighted that they have decided to honour him in this way. Stuart has worked hard for Queensland State for many years and deserves this award - it shows how much Queensland appreciates everything that he has done for the team and cricket in the state and we are all very proud of him."
Law, who played one Test and 54 ODIs, last turned out for Australia in 1999. After a long spell with Essex he moved to Lancashire in 2002 where he set about gaining British Citizenship through his English wife. He now doesn't qualify as an overseas player.
The snubbing of Australia's current squad is in stark contrast to the way England were honoured with a rash of OBEs and MBEs following their victory in 2005. However, Cricket Australia was staying well clear of any controversy.
"Cricket has been very well recognised over the years," said spokesman Peter Young. "The big award we've won this summer is public adulation. The passion for cricket this summer has been extraordinary."
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