Shaun Tait Joins Bangladesh Cricket Team as Fast-Bowling Coach

​The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait as the national team's fast-bowling coach, with a contract extending until November 2027. He replaces Andre Adams, who departed by mutual agreement after a brief tenure that began in March 2024 .​ Tait, renowned for his express pace and a key member of Australia's 2007 World Cup-winning squad, brings a wealth of coaching experience. He has previously served as a bowling coach for national teams including Pakistan, West Indies, and Afghanistan, and has held coaching roles in various franchise leagues such as the Big Bash League (BBL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lanka Premier League (LPL), and English county cricket .​ His familiarity with Bangladesh cricket is notable, having worked closely with players like Shoriful Islam and Khaled Ahmed during his tenure with the Chittagong Kings in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) .​ Tait expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating, "It's a good time to be involved with the Bangladesh cricket team right now, a bit of a new era if you like... 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 also highlighted the opportunity to work alongside head coach Phil Simmons as a compelling reason to take up the role .​ Tait's appointment comes at a pivotal time for Bangladesh cricket, as the team prepares for a packed international schedule, including the T20 World Cup in 2026 and the 50-over World Cup in 2027. The BCB is banking on Tait's extensive experience and aggressive fast-bowling pedigree to elevate the standards of Bangladesh's pace attack .​ ​The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait as the national team's fast-bowling coach on a contract running until November 2027. Tait replaces New Zealander Andre Adams, who departed by mutual agreement after a 15-month tenure that included Bangladesh's campaigns in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy .​ Tait brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as a bowling coach for Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the West Indies Test team. He also coached the Chittagong Kings in the 2025 Bangladesh Premier League, working closely with emerging Bangladeshi pacers like Shoriful Islam and Khaled Ahmed .​ In his statement, Tait expressed enthusiasm about joining the team during what he described as a "new era" for Bangladesh cricket. He emphasized the importance of converting young fast-bowling talent into match-winning performances, stating, "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 also highlighted the opportunity to work alongside head coach Phil Simmons as a compelling aspect of his new role .​ Tait is expected to commence his duties later this month, ahead of Bangladesh's upcoming series against the UAE and Pakistan. His tenure will encompass several major tournaments, including the 2026 T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup, as Bangladesh aims to strengthen its fast-bowling department under his guidance .​