Shaun Tait

Cricketer

Australian Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia

Quick Info

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

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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
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
Career Turning PointPerformance in the 2003–04 ING Cup
Coaching Roles
  • Bowling coach for Pakistan national cricket team (2022-2023)
  • Bowling coach for Bangladesh national cricket team (appointed February 2022)

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.
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