Shaun Tait
145 matches · 25 Aug 2005 to 8 Jan 2017
- Full name
- Shaun William Tait
- Born
- 22 Feb 1983, Adelaide
- Age
- 43 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast
Shaun Tait (born 22 February 1983) is an Australian cricket coach and former cricketer. He played as a right arm fast bowler and represented Australia in all three forms of cricket, but had most success in One Day Internationals, in which he was a member of Australia's undefeated team at the 2007 Cricket World Cup, and Twenty20 cricket. Tait won four different awards throughout his career including the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year in 2004. He is considered one of the fastest bowlers of all time. He was appointed as the bowling coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team in February 2022. He also served as the bowling coach of Pakistan national cricket team between 2022 and 2023.
Tait retired from Test cricket in 2009, and later from One Day Internationals in March 2011, to concentrate on playing T20 cricket. In March 2017, Tait announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
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Shaun Tait: career summary
Shaun Tait is a bowler from Australia, born on 22 Feb 1983 in Adelaide. Shaun Tait has played 145 matches on CricInto's records, from 25 Aug 2005 to 8 Jan 2017, for Hobart Hurricanes, Glamorgan, Peshawar Zalmi, Australia, Essex, Adelaide Strikers, Rajasthan Royals, Chittagong Kings and Melbourne Renegades.
In ODIs (35 matches, 2007–2011): 25 runs in 7 innings at an average of 12.50 and a strike rate of 86.21 (highest score 11); 62 wickets at an average of 23.56 and an economy rate of 5.19 (best 4/39).
In the Big Bash League (32 matches, 2011–2017): 9 runs in 9 innings at an average of 1.80 and a strike rate of 69.23 (highest score 5); 42 wickets at an average of 23.50 and an economy rate of 8.79 (best 3/16).
In T20Is (21 matches, 2007–2016): 11 runs in 6 innings at an average of 2.75 and a strike rate of 73.33 (highest score 6); 28 wickets at an average of 21.04 and an economy rate of 7.39 (best 3/13).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 6.67 | 46 | 43.48 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 35 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 11 | 12.50 | 29 | 86.21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| T20I | 21 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 2.75 | 15 | 73.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Big Bash League | 32 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1.80 | 13 | 69.23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Indian Premier League | 21 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 11 | 7.67 | 26 | 88.46 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 21 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 12* | 3.60 | 21 | 85.71 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Pakistan Super League | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0* | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1* | - | 2 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 6 | 69 | 302 | 5 | 3/97 | 60.40 | 4.38 | 82.80 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 35 | 34 | 281.2 | 1461 | 62 | 4/39 | 23.56 | 5.19 | 27.23 | 2 | 0 |
| T20I | 21 | 21 | 79.4 | 589 | 28 | 3/13 | 21.04 | 7.39 | 17.07 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 32 | 31 | 112.2 | 987 | 42 | 3/16 | 23.50 | 8.79 | 16.05 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 21 | 21 | 78.5 | 640 | 23 | 3/13 | 27.83 | 8.12 | 20.57 | 0 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 21 | 20 | 69 | 561 | 28 | 3/28 | 20.04 | 8.13 | 14.79 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 8 | 8 | 31 | 217 | 9 | 2/23 | 24.11 | 7.00 | 20.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 4 | 4 | 16 | 127 | 5 | 2/25 | 25.40 | 7.94 | 19.20 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2017 | HH vs ST Big Bash League | DNB | 0/32 (2) |
| 30 Dec 2016 | HH vs BH Big Bash League | DNB | 1/34 (3) |
| 26 Dec 2016 | HH vs MS Big Bash League | DNB | 0/56 (4) |
| 23 Dec 2016 | HH vs SS Big Bash League | DNB | 3/32 (3.2) |
| 11 Aug 2016 | GLA vs YOR NatWest T20 Blast | 0* (0) | 1/34 (4) |
| 29 Jul 2016 | GLA vs ESS NatWest T20 Blast | DNB | - |
| 28 Jul 2016 | GLA vs SUS NatWest T20 Blast | 12* (7) | 1/13 (2) |
| 22 Jul 2016 | GLA vs SOM NatWest T20 Blast | DNB | 2/25 (3) |
| 14 Jul 2016 | GLA vs HAM NatWest T20 Blast | DNB | 0/12 (1) |
| 10 Jul 2016 | GLA vs GLO NatWest T20 Blast | DNB | 0/27 (3) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Shaun Tait scored in ODIs?
Shaun Tait has scored 25 runs in ODIs, at an average of 12.50.
How many wickets has Shaun Tait taken in ODIs?
Shaun Tait has taken 62 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/39.
How many runs has Shaun Tait scored in the Big Bash League?
Shaun Tait has scored 9 runs in the Big Bash League, at an average of 1.80.
How many wickets has Shaun Tait taken in the Big Bash League?
Shaun Tait has taken 42 wickets in the Big Bash League, with best figures of 3/16.
How many runs has Shaun Tait scored in T20Is?
Shaun Tait has scored 11 runs in T20Is, at an average of 2.75.
How many wickets has Shaun Tait taken in T20Is?
Shaun Tait has taken 28 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/13.
How old is Shaun Tait?
Shaun Tait was born on 22 Feb 1983 in Adelaide, and is 43 years old.
Which teams has Shaun Tait played for?
Hobart Hurricanes (2015–2017), Glamorgan (2016), Peshawar Zalmi (2016), Australia (2005–2016), Essex (2015), Adelaide Strikers (2012–2015), Rajasthan Royals (2010–2013), Chittagong Kings (2013) and Melbourne Renegades (2011–2012).