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India.com
12-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Star Australian quick bowler named as Bangladesh bowling coach, his name is.....
Star Australian quick bowler named as Bangladesh bowling coach, his name is..... New Delhi: Shaun Tait, known for his blistering pace during his playing career, featured in 59 international matches for Australia across all formats. Over a career that lasted more than a decade, he claimed 95 wickets. Tait was also a key member of Australia's victorious squad in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh's former pace bowling coach, New Zealander Andre Adams, recently concluded his stint with the team following the end of his tenure. Speaking about his appointment, Tait expressed his pleasure at joining the national side and looked forward to working under the leadership of head coach Phil Simmons. 'It's an exciting time to be involved with the Bangladesh cricket team—a bit of a new era, you could say,' Tait remarked. 'There's been a lot of talk recently about the emerging young fast bowling talent, which is really encouraging.' 'This is international cricket, not a development squad, and there's a clear expectation for talent to deliver results,' Tait said. 'My main focus with the fast bowling group is to channel that talent into performances that translate into more victories for the team.' 'To have the opportunity to work with Phil Simmons is equally exciting, and I'm really looking forward to the journey ahead,' Tait said. Bangladesh recently drew a two-Test series against Zimbabwe and have upcoming assignments against the UAE, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Tait brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served as bowling coach for several international sides, including Pakistan, the West Indies Test team, and Afghanistan. The 42-year-old has also held coaching roles in top franchise leagues across the globe such as the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Big Bash League (BBL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lankan Premier League (LPL), and English County Cricket. He was the Head Coach of the Chittagong Kings in the most recent BPL season and had also represented the team as a player during the 2012–13 edition.
NDTV
12-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Shaun Tait Appointed Bangladesh Pace Bowling Coach Until 2027
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed former Australian speedster Shaun Tait as the national team's pace bowling coach until November 2027. The 42-year-old replaces Andre Adams, who parted ways with the team after a brief and underwhelming stint. Tait brings with him a wealth of experience both as a former international cricketer and as a bowling coach. A member of Australia's 2007 World Cup-winning squad, Tait played 59 international matches across formats and picked up 95 wickets with his express pace and raw aggression. In his coaching journey, he has previously worked with Pakistan, West Indies and Afghanistan, gaining valuable insights across cricketing cultures. Speaking on his appointment, Tait expressed his enthusiasm about joining the Bangladesh set-up during what he described as a 'new era' for the team, particularly in the fast-bowling department. "It's a good time to be involved with the Bangladesh cricket team right now, a bit of a new era if you like," Tait said. "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 also highlighted the opportunity to work alongside head coach Phil Simmons as a compelling reason to take up the role. "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 fresh start following Bangladesh's disappointing performances in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy, both of which were part of Andre Adams' short-lived tenure. Adams had joined the team in March 2024 but failed to make a lasting impact, especially with Bangladesh's fast bowling unit struggling for consistency and penetration on the world stage. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Bangladesh appoint former Australia pacer Shaun Tait as bowling coach
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday appointed former Australia pacer Shaun Tait as the bowling coach for the senior men's team. The 42-year-old Tait will join the team later this month and will be on a two-year contract running until the next Cricket World Cup in November 2027. Tait takes over from New Zealand's Andre Adams, whose tenure came to an end recently. Tait will work under head coach Phil Simmons for the Tigers. '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,' said Tait. 'To have the opportunity to work with Phil Simmons is equally as exciting, and I'm looking forward to the journey ahead,' he added. Bangladesh, who recently squared a Test series 1-1 against Zimbabwe, are scheduled to face the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the upcoming months. Tait, one of the fastest bowlers of all time, represented Australia in 59 games across formats, snapping up 95 wickets and was also a part of the World Cup-winning side in 2007. Tait has previously served as the bowling coach for several national teams, including Pakistan, the West Indies Test team and Afghanistan. Tait has also held coaching roles in multiple franchise tournaments across the globe, including the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Big Bash League (BBL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lankan Premier League (LPL) and English County Cricket. Tait was the Head Coach of Chittagong Kings in the most recent BPL season and also played for the team during the 2012–13 edition.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Former Pakistan coach joins Bangladesh as pace bowling coach
Bangladesh have roped in former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait as their new fast-bowling coach. Tait has signed a contract until November and is set to join the Tigers later this month. He replaced Andre Adams, whose contract ended previously served as the bowling coach of Pakistan, West Indies (Test team) and Afghanistan. He was also the head coach of the Chittagong Kings in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) also held coaching roles with teams in the Big Bash League (BBL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lankan Premier League (LPL) and English County Cricket. Tait looked forward to working with Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons. '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,' Tait said of his appointment.'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,' Tait said.'To have the opportunity to work with Phil Simmons is equally as exciting, and I'm looking forward to the journey ahead,' Tait will have a chance to work with the likes of Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud and six Tests, 35 ODIs and 21 T20Is, the now 42-year-old Tait picked up 95 wickets with two four-wicket hauls to his are next set to lock horns with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a two-match T20I series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Express Tribune
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Simmons urges patience for BD's Test transition
Bangladesh's loss to Zimbabwe in the first Test extended their five-match losing streak at home. Photo: AFP Following Zimbabwe's stunning win over Bangladesh in Sylhet, Phil Simmons opens up on the mentality within the home side's dressing room. With Zimbabwe having staged a three-wicket win to take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series, Bangladesh are under the radar before the second Test. Head coach Phil Simmons however, has called for patience from the fans, emphasising the ongoing transition process within the team. "I ask for patience from the Bangladesh people, I know how passionate they are for the team to do better," Simmons told reporters ahead of the Chattogram Test. "I request for patience. We are trying to put the right things in place to get us to play better. "We pick players. They play at their tempo. The aggressive part comes into running between the wickets, attitude when you get to the wicket and attitude on the field. "It doesn't necessarily mean that you have to score at five runs an over. Some days you can bat at five, other days you will bat at two or three." Simmons' comments come after Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto's critical self-assessment of his dismissal in the first Test. Simmons asserted that despite the recent result, the message to the players is to play a 'positive' brand of cricket. "I think we know that as a unit we didn't bat properly in the first innings," said Simmons on the team being dismissed for 190. "We put ourselves in problems. We want to play a brand of positive Test cricket, not just going for 200 runs in a day. "It will take a bit of time to reach where we want to be. "My message to them is that there were a few loose shots and some soft dismissals but we need to make sure that we improve as we go along. We can't have this for one, two or three Tests (in a row)." The 62-year-old also went on to note the positives in the bowling department in recent times. "Our pacers have skills. Hasan (Mahmud) has taken five-fors in Pakistan, which is not far different from here. "Khaled (Ahmed) has done well. (Tanzim Hasan) Sakib hasn't played that much but we know what he can bring to the attack. We still have the skills and depth from the seamers. "I think (Tanzim) can shine in any format, with the lengths he bowls. He is deceptive with his pace. "We have seen it with the white-ball. He hits the stumps regularly. He gets people caught behind regularly. He also brings a bit of batting, which is always good for the team." Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will lock horns in the second Test starting Monday, April 28 in Chattogram.
