Shaun Tait heads Melbourne to sign for Renegades in the Big Bash T20 – Cricket News Update
Melbourne Renegades have confirmed the capture of former Australian International fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adam-Griffith-c919 Bash T20 tournament.
Tait has represented http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Australia-c844 for most of his cricketing career but will wear the red kit in this year’s competition and look to spear head the Melbourne attack.
Tait recently called quits on his One Day International career after Australia’s exit from the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World Cup 2011.
He wanted to focus mainly on the shorter version of the game, where he has been a prolific performer, both for club and country.
Dubbed as the “The Wild Thing”, Tait has been ravaged with injuries throughout his career. However, the raw pacer is ranked among the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shoaib-Akhtar-c90080 and Brett Lee, as the deadliest bowler in world cricket, of his era.
He has been recorded bowling the second fastest delivery in world cricket, at 161 km/http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hugh-Morris-c63550, against the England team, while playing at Lord’s.
Although sometimes known for his erratic bowling, the biggest asset that the pacer possesses is his ability to take wickets at regular interval. His bowling strike rate has been exemplary throughout his career.
In 62 domestic T20 matches, Tait has taken 87 wickets at an impressive strike rate of 15.7 with best of 4 for 14.
Renegades, have been so far the busiest team in the transfer market, having already secured the likes of Brad Hodge, Andrew McDonald, Aaron Finch, Ryan Carters and fast bowler, Dirk Nannes.
Moreover, they have added former Test greats, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dean-Mervyn-Jones-c53391, in their ranks, who will coach the team in bowling and batting departments respectively.
Melbourne Renegades Head Coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Simon-Grant-Helmot-c90344, was in utter delight regarding their summer recruits and believed the squad is “diverse and versatile”, with a blend of experience and youth, which will be a positive factor for the team.
All eyes will be now turning to Renegades’ overseas signing, which they are most likely to announce in the near future.
Melbourne Renegades Squad:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nathan-Jon-Reardon-c78814, Will Sheridan, Shaun Tait.
Tags: