Shaun Tait steps down as Afghanistan cricket team's fast-bowling consultant

Former Australian cricketer and pace bowler Shaun Tait resigned as fast-bowling consultant of Afghanistan cricket team, after completing three months with team. Tait was earlier roped in by Afghan team as ir bowling coach for a period of five months in August, but resigned from his position, after completing just three months with team. He assumed his charge as fast-bowling coach of Afghanistan in September, after getting appointed in August.

As per ANI, announcing his decision to resign from position in a statement, Tait said, “This is to announce that I am stepping down from fast bowling consultant job of Afghanistan team with immediate effect”. He also ded that he enjoy his role with Afghanistan and praising Afghan players, former Aussie pacer ded, “ I have enjoyed my time working with team especially with young Afghan fast bowlers who I personally think have a great future”.

Shaun Tait's thoughts on he coach Lance Klusener

38-year-old Shaun Tait worked alongside he Lance Klusener, who also announced earlier that he will be stepping down as he coach of Afghanistan after December 31, as he opted not to renew his contract. Speaking about he coach in his statement, Tait said, “Having access to great cricketing mind like Lance Klusener has been an absolute pleasure”. Under mentorship of Klusener, Afghanistan won one Test match, three ODI matches, and nine T20Is. 

Shaun Tait was one of most feared bowlers during his time as a player for Australia as batters were fearful of raw pace that Tait produced off pitch. Following his retirement as a player, Tait a level-two certification as a coach from Cricket Australia(CA). He also has experience of coaching Melbourne Reneges in Big Bash League(BBL) and Bangla Tigers in Abu Dhabi T10 League. He was also a part of coaching setup for Durham in Royal London One-Day Cup 2021 and helped team to reach final of tournament this season. However, Durham were denied a title win, after getting defeated by Glamorgan by 58 runs in final.

(With inputs from ANI)

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