Bangladesh Appoints Shaun Tait As National Pace Bowling Coach

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait as the pace bowling coach of the national cricket team, with a contract running until November 2027. Tait, who was part of Australia's 2007 World Cup-winning squad and has represented Australia 59 times across formats, replaces Andre Adams, who left the role by mutual agreement after joining in March 2024. Tait brings extensive coaching experience, having worked with the national teams of Pakistan, West Indies, and Afghanistan, as well as coaching in major T20 leagues such as the BPL, BBL, PSL, LPL, and English County Cricket. He expressed enthusiasm about working with Bangladesh's young fast bowling talent and head coach Phil Simmons, emphasizing his focus on delivering results and winning matches. The appointment is seen as part of a new era for Bangladesh cricket, aiming to build on emerging pace bowling prospects and improve international competitiveness. Adams was part of Bangladesh's campaigns in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year, which were disappointing for the team.