Shaun Tait steps down as Bangladesh fast bowling coach

Bangladesh pace bowling coach Shaun Tait on Thursday confirmed to Cricbuzz that he has stepped down from his position of fast bowling coach. Cricbuzz had earlier reported that Tait was .

"Yes. I have stepped down," Tait told Cricbuzz on Thursday without elaborating further.

A release from the BCB later in the day confirmed that Tait had resigned due to family reasons. The release stated that Tait was willing to continue in his role for a short period before he stepped down, with the decision "reached amicably and with mutual understanding".

"It has been a privilege to work with the Bangladesh National Team and to be part of a talented and committed group of players and support staff," Tait was quoted as saying in the release. "This was not an easy decision, and I sincerely appreciate the understanding and support shown by the BCB throughout our discussions. I am proud of what the pace bowlers have achieved and I believe they have an exciting future ahead. I wish the team every success going forward."

Tait, whose contract with the BCB runs until the 2027 ODI World Cup, joined the set-up in May 2025 and enjoyed a successful stint with Bangladesh. He has been widely credited for his role in the development of young quick Nahid Rana, who has emerged as one of the brightest stars of Bangladesh cricket in recent years thanks to his express pace.

Australia will tour Bangladesh from June 9 to 21 for a six-match white-ball series. The three ODIs will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on June 9, 11 and 14.

The teams will then travel to Chattogram for the three-match T20I series at the Bir Shreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, with matches scheduled for June 17, 19 and 21.

Cricbuzz understands former national pacer Talha Jubair is likely to replace Tait as pace bowling coach for the Australia series.