Dhaka: Bangladesh pace coach Shaun Tait has stepped down ahead of the home white-ball series against Australia, his decision was confirmed on Thursday.
Former Bangladesh fast bowler Talha Zubair is expected to be the interim pace coach for the Australia series.
“Yes, I’m off,” Tait said without giving further details.
The former Australian fast bowler, whose contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) runs until the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, joined the organization in May 2025 and has made a significant impact during his tenure.
He was widely credited for his role in the rapid development of young pacer Nahid Rana, whose express pace marked him as one of Bangladesh’s most promising pacers.
A BCB source confirmed that Tait had already informed the board of his decision, with family reasons believed to be behind his exit.
Although he was earlier scheduled to join the pre-series training camp, it remains uncertain whether he will be available for duty ahead of the Australia series.
Notably, Australia will tour Bangladesh from June 9 to 21 for a six-match white-ball series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is.
The ODI series will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on June 9, 11 and 14 before shifting to Chattogram for the T20 matches at the Pir Shreshto Flight Lt Madiyur Rahman Stadium on June 17, 19 and 21.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh board recently announced the 15-man squad for the first two ODIs, marking the return of all-rounder Mossadegh Hossain after a gap of four years.
Wicketkeeper-batter Kwasi Noorul Hasan also returned to the squad in place of Afif Hossain and Mahidul Islam Ankon.
Bangladesh Squad for First Two ODIs: Mehdi Hasan Miraz (c), Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Santo, Tauhid Hiridoi, Liton Das, Mosadek Hossain Saikat, Quasi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Tanveer Rah Islam, Mustafizur Rah Islam, Mustafizur Rahlam Rana.
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