Key Takeaways
- Former Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait is set to return to Pakistan’s coaching setup.
- Tait will begin his duties early next week and will focus on the national team’s pace-bowling responsibilities.
- His appointment comes ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming home series against Sri Lanka.
Former Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait is set to return to Pakistan’s coaching setup as a bowling consultant, according to an agreement reached with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The PCB is expected to formally announce the appointment soon, with Tait likely to arrive in Pakistan early next week to begin his duties.
Tait, who is 43 years old, is already familiar with Pakistan’s pace-bowling setup, having previously served as the national team’s full-time bowling coach.
He took charge ahead of Australia’s historic tour of Pakistan in March 2022 and remained in the role until the end of Pakistan’s home series against New Zealand in January 2023.
Tait had initially signed a one-year contract with the PCB, but the agreement was not renewed following organizational changes within the board.
During his time with Bangladesh, Tait expressed concerns over the demands of working as a permanent bowling coach across all three formats, leading him to prefer a consultancy role.
The PCB approached Tait for the bowling consultant position, and he is expected to meet PCB officials after arriving in Pakistan to complete the remaining contractual formalities.
His appointment comes ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming home series against Sri Lanka, which includes T20Is and Tests, along with an ODI tri-series featuring England as the third team.
The PCB is looking to strengthen Pakistan’s fast-bowling setup ahead of the upcoming international assignments.
The full-time role of year-round red and white-ball cricket, my 12 months was enough and it’s time to just step back and give my family a little bit more time.
Shaun Tait, Former Australian fast bowler
