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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in former Australian cricketer Shaun Tait as the new fast bowling coach of the men’s national team. The 2007 World Cup winning bowler will remain Bangladesh’s pace boss up until November 2027.
The BCB confirmed the same through a press release on Monday, May 12. The 42-year-old is expected to join the Bangladesh team setup later this month. In doing so, he will be replacing former New Zealand player Andre Adams.
Shain Tait joins Bangladesh team
Former Australian cricketer Shaun Tait is set to replace Andre Adams as the new fast bowling coach of the Bangladesh men’s national team. As quoted in the BCB press release, Tait expressed his excitement in getting involved with Bangladesh cricket, stating that the team has some great “young talent with the fast bowlers”.
He also added that he is looking forward to working with Bangladesh’s head coach Phil Simmons.
While the BCB confirmed that Shaun Tait will be joining the team this month, it remains to be seen if the 42-year-old will assume his role for this week’s white-ball series in the UAE or during the next week’s away assignment against Pakistan.
Nonetheless, Shaun Tait was also appointed as the bowling coach of the Karachi Kings franchise earlier this year for the PSL 2025 season. The speedster has coaching experience in the form of several top franchise T20 leagues like PSL, LPL, BPL, Big Bash League and English County cricket.
Shaun Tait playing career
Shaun Tait played just three Tests, 35 ODIs and 21 T20I matches for Australia during his playing days. One of the fastest bowlers in the world, he played a key role in Australia’s triumphant 2007 World Cup campaign in the West Indies.
He picked up 95 wickets across all international formats.
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