Law receives Queensland honour

Stuart Law, the former Australian batsman, was today honoured by becoming one of the youngest life members of Queensland.

Law, 35, now lives in England and plays for Lancashire in the English County Championship, but he spent 16 years with Queensland, in which time he led them to five Sheffield Shield/Pura Cup titles and two domestic one-day trophies, as well as becoming their most capped player and leading runscorer.

At the annual Queensland Cricket general meeting today, Grant Law, Stuart's father, accepted the award on his son's behalf before Law himself spoke in a recorded message. "I had to ring the old man to find out the magnitude of what was bestowed upon me," Law said. "To be recognised so soon after my retirement, well, I've just been blown away."

He added: "I played with my heart on my sleeve for Queensland and this will enable me to keep my foot in the door and have a say in the future of Queensland cricket. I believe we can still be the power force we've become over the last ten years. It's a tremendous honour - I do still love Queensland cricket with all my heart and this will keep me close. Thank you very much."

Law retired from Australian domestic cricket at the end of last season to move to England to concentrate on playing for Lancashire. He played in 54 one-day internationals for Australia, but was selected for only one Test, against Sri Lanka in December 1995.