Lahore Qalandars Set to Appoint Australian Legend as Head Coach

Lahore Qalandars have appointed former Australian fast bowler and current Pakistan bowling coach Shaun Tait as their new head coach for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2027 season.

Key points

• Under Shaheen Shah Afridi's captaincy, the franchise won three PSL titles in 2022, 2023, and 2025.
• As a player, Tait represented Australia in three Tests, 35 ODIs, and 21 T20Is and was part of the country's 2007 ODI World Cup-winning squad.
• The former Australian pacer additionally worked with Quetta Gladiators during PSL 2024 and Karachi Kings in PSL 2025.
• The 43-year-old will replace South Africa's Russell Domingo, with Lahore Qalandars Director Sameen Rana confirming the decision during a podcast.
• Tait will now oversee preparations for PSL 2027, with the player auction scheduled for January 23.

In practice, the 43-year-old will replace South Africa's Russell Domingo, with Lahore Qalandars Director Sameen Rana confirming the decision during a podcast. Former Pakistani Fast Bowler Joins Afghanistan Premier League.

Tait was previously named head coach of Lahore Qalandars for the Global Super League (GSL) 2026, and the franchise has now decided to retain him in the same role for the upcoming PSL season.

According to Rana, an agreement had already been reached with Tait during the GSL, when the franchise informed him of its intends to appoint him as head coach.

Tait brings considerable coaching experience, having worked with a number of international teams and T20 franchises.

He first served as Pakistan's fast-bowling coach from 2022 to early 2023 under Saqlain Mushtaq before returning to the national team's coaching setup in October 2026, replacing Ashley Noffke.

In practice, the former Australian pacer additionally worked with Quetta Gladiators during PSL 2024 and Karachi Kings in PSL 2025. He previously held coaching roles with Afghanistan during the 2021 T20 World Cup and Melbourne Renegades in Australia's Major Bash League.

Tait joined Bangladesh as fast-bowling coach in May 2025 but stepped down after approximately a year to spend more time with his family. During his tenure, he worked with a number of emerging fast bowlers, including Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Pakistani Star Players' Participation in Abu Dhabi T10 League in Doubt.

Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars will be looking to bounce back after finishing fifth in PSL 2026 and missing the playoffs.

Under Shaheen Shah Afridi's captaincy, the franchise won three PSL titles in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Nevertheless, despite having an experienced pace attack featuring Shaheen, Haris Rauf, and Ubaid Shah, Lahore struggled to produce consistent match-winning performances last season.

Tait will now oversee preparations for PSL 2027, with the player auction scheduled for January 23. The tournament will commence on March 18 and conclude on May 2, featuring eight teams. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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