Daijiworld Media Network - Dhaka
Dhaka, Jun 4: Former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait has stepped down as Bangladesh's fast bowling coach with immediate effect, ending his tenure after just over a year in the role.
Tait, who joined the Bangladesh coaching staff in May 2025, announced his decision on Thursday, saying he wanted to spend more time with his young family after completing 12 months with the national team.
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Tait described his stint with the Bangladesh Cricket Board as a rewarding experience and thanked the board and players for their support.
"My 12 months with the BCB and the Bangladesh national team was fulfilling. I really enjoyed working with the players and developed strong relationships with the fast bowling group and the wider cricketing community in Bangladesh," he said.
The former pacer indicated that his association with Bangladesh cricket may not be completely over, pointing out that opportunities such as the Bangladesh Premier League could arise in the future.
Tait had originally been appointed until November 2027 after replacing former coach Andre Adams. During his tenure, Bangladesh's pace attack emerged as one of the team's strongest assets.
One of the major highlights of his coaching stint was Bangladesh's historic 2-0 Test series victory over Pakistan, where the fast bowlers played a crucial role in the success.
Tait consistently backed Bangladesh's seamers and repeatedly urged the team to embrace pace bowling as a key strength. Before joining Bangladesh, he had coaching assignments with the national teams of Pakistan and Afghanistan, besides working with the Chittagong Kings franchise in the Bangladesh Premier League.
Bangladesh must now find a replacement ahead of Australia's upcoming white-ball tour. Former Bangladesh fast bowler Talha Jubair is reportedly among the contenders for the role.
Australia are scheduled to begin a three-match ODI series in Dhaka on Jun 9. However, with the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon, Bangladesh Cricket Board officials are also expected to consider overseas candidates before making a final appointment.