Shaun Tait, nicknamed “The Wild Thing,” is a former Australian fast bowler famous for his extreme pace, often exceeding 160 km/h, and his impact in limited‑overs cricket. Though his career was shortened by injuries, he remains one of the fastest bowlers in cricket history.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Shaun William Tait
- Born: 22 February 1983, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia
- Age: 42 years
- Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm fast
- Role: Bowler
- Nicknames: “Sloon,” “Wild Thing”
Shaun Tait Statistics
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Bowling Avg | Best Bowling | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 5 | 60.4 | 3/97 | Debut vs England, 2005 |
| ODIs | 35 | 62 | 23.6 | 4/39 | Key in 2007 World Cup |
| T20Is | 21 | 28 | 24.2 | 3/20 | Played until 2016 |
| IPL | 21 | 23 | 34.0 | 3/13 | Rajasthan Royals |
Career Highlights
- Fastest Deliveries: Regularly bowled above 155 km/h; clocked 161.1 km/h vs England in 2010, among the fastest ever recorded.
- World Cup Success: Member of Australia’s 2007 ODI World Cup‑winning squad, taking 23 wickets in the tournament.
- Short Career: Injuries and workload issues limited him to just 3 Tests, but he thrived in ODIs and T20s.
- Domestic & Franchise Cricket: Represented South Australia, Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes, Rajasthan Royals (IPL), and Peshawar Zalmi (PSL).
- Retirement: Officially retired from all forms of cricket in 2017.
Net Worth & Post‑Career
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): $4–6 million USD
- Income Sources: Cricket Australia contracts, IPL/PSL earnings, commentary, coaching, endorsements.
- Post‑Retirement Roles: Bowling coach, commentator, and mentor in franchise cricket.
✅ In short: Shaun Tait is remembered as one of the fastest bowlers in cricket history, a World Cup winner, and a short‑format specialist whose pace thrilled fans worldwide despite a career curtailed by injuries.
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