Shaun Tait

Cricketer

Australian Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia Pisces 193 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth22/02/1983
Age43 years
BirthplaceBedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about Shaun Tait

04/10/2026

Reports said the Pakistan Cricket Board had reached an agreement with Tait to work as the national team's bowling consultant, with an official announcement expected. He previously served as Pakistan's bowling coach during 2022-23 and is familiar with the country's fast-bowling setup.

04/06/2026

Shaun Tait resigned with immediate effect as Bangladesh's fast bowling coach, despite a contract running until November 2027. He said he wanted to give more time to his young family after a year in the role, and the BCB said he had indicated willingness to continue on a reduced schedule.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameShaun William Tait
NicknameSloon and Tinga
Zodiac sign/Sun signPisces

Physical Stats & More

Height193 cm
Weight96 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Oakwood Area State School, South Australia

Personal Life

ReligionChristian
HobbiesTravelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsMashoom Singha (Model)
Wife/SpouseMashoom Singha (2014-present)

Family

SiblingsBrother: JP Tait

Career

International Debut
Test25 August 2005 vs England in Nottingham
ODI2 February 2007 vs England in Sydney
T2011 December 2007 vs New Zealand at Perth
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#32(Australia), #32(IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • Adelaide Strikers
  • Chittagong Kings
  • Durham
  • Essex
  • Glamorgan
  • Hobart Hurricanes
  • Melbourne Renegades
  • Mid West Rhinos
  • Peshawar Zalmi
  • Rajasthan Royals
  • South Australia
  • Wellington
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Quetta Gladiators
Nature on fieldCalm
Likes to play against
  • England
  • New Zealand
Favourite BallOut swinger
Records
  • 2nd fastest bowler in cricket history (161.1 km/h vs England in 2010)
  • Took 30 wickets at an average of 28.33 in the 2004 Pura Cup
  • Joint 2nd highest wicket-taker in 23 wickets at an average of 20.30 in the 2007 ICC World Cup in West Indies
  • Represented Australia in 3 Tests, 35 ODIs and 21 T20Is
Career Turning PointPerformance in the 2003–04 ING Cup
Coaching Roles
  • Bowling coach for Pakistan national cricket team (2022-2023)
  • Bowling consultant for Afghanistan national cricket team (2021, resigned December 2021)
  • Fast bowling coach for Bangladesh national cricket team (May 2025 - June 2026, resigned)
  • Head coach of Chittagong Kings in the Bangladesh Premier League
  • Bowling coach of Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League
Retirement
Test cricket2009
One Day InternationalsMarch 2011
All formsMarch 2017

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer
Batsman
Bowler
Favourite FoodChicken dishes
Favourite Actor
Favourite Actress

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He is a non-smoker.
2. He drinks alcohol occasionally.
3. Known as The Wild Thing for his impressive speed in cricket.
4. Received the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year Award in 2004.
5. Married to Indian model, Mashoom Singha.
6. His sister-in-law won the Femina Miss India Earth in 2001.
7. He is a co-owner of Hotel Elliot.
8. Enjoys dividing his time between Adelaide and Mumbai.
9. Considers Brad Hodge the most challenging batsman he has bowled to.
10. He earned the ICC Emerging Player of the Year Award in 2007.
11. Won the Lord Hampden Trophy in 2007.
12. Selected in the Australian Cricketers' Association All-star Ford Ranger Cup team for 2007–08.

Also born on 22 February

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