Former Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait has resigned from his role as Bangladesh’s fast bowling coach with immediate effect, ending a 12-month stint with the national team.

Tait confirmed on Thursday that he had decided to step away from the position to spend more time with his young family after working with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over the past year.

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“My 12 months with the BCB and the Bangladesh national team was fulfilling,” Tait told ESPNcricinfo. “I want to thank the BCB. I really enjoyed working with the players. I have a great relationship with the fast bowling group. They were good to work with and I created some really good relationships in Bangladesh, around the cricketing community in general.”

The former speedster added that he does not view his departure as the end of his association with cricket in Bangladesh.

“I don’t think that’ll be the closed door on my time in the country. There’s obviously BPL and what not. You never know what the future holds. But for the time being, my young family need a bit more of my time. So, 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.”

Tait joined Bangladesh in May last year after being appointed fast bowling coach until November 2027, succeeding former New Zealand all-rounder Andre Adams.

During his tenure, Bangladesh’s pace attack made significant progress and emerged as a major strength of the national side. One of the standout achievements under Tait’s guidance was Bangladesh’s historic 2-0 Test series victory over Pakistan.

In a recent interview, Tait had expressed confidence in Bangladesh’s pace bowlers, stating that it was time for the team to embrace fast bowling as one of its key strengths.

The 42-year-old has extensive coaching experience, having previously worked with Pakistan and Afghanistan, while also serving with Chittagong Kings in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

According to reports, the BCB is considering former Bangladesh fast bowler Talha Jubair as a temporary replacement for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. Bangladesh will host Australia in a three-match ODI series beginning on June 9 in Dhaka.

Tait’s departure comes just days before the series, leaving Bangladesh searching for a new pace bowling coach as they prepare for a busy international schedule.

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