The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former Australian speedster Shaun Tait as the national team’s new pace bowling coach. The 42-year-old has signed a long-term deal that will keep him in Bangladesh until November 2027.
Tait brings a wealth of experience to the role, both as a player and a coach. A member of Australia’s 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning squad, he represented his country in 59 international matches across formats and claimed 95 wickets. In his coaching career, Tait has previously worked with the fast-bowling units of Pakistan, West Indies, and Afghanistan, helping develop their skills and performance.
“It’s a good time to be involved with the Bangladesh cricket team” – Shaun Tait
Speaking about his new role, Tait expressed optimism about the future of Bangladesh cricket. “It’s a good time to be involved with the Bangladesh cricket team right now, a bit of a new era if you like. It’s been spoken about many times recently—the young talent with the fast bowlers—which is great. This is international cricket, not a development team, and everyone expects the talent to bring results, which is very much my focus with the fast bowling group and most importantly, getting more wins for the team,” he said.
Tait also shared his excitement about working with head coach Phil Simmons. “To have the opportunity to work with Phil Simmons is equally as exciting, and I’m looking forward to the journey ahead,” he added.
Tait’s appointment marks a significant change in Bangladesh’s coaching setup. He replaces Andre Adams, who had been serving as pace bowling coach since March 2024. Adams’ tenure ended following underwhelming performances in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and the ICC Champions Trophy held earlier this year.
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