Shaun Tait quits cricket indefinitely

[LIONS then DAYLIGHT]

His probably just sick of playing cricket when his not exactly 100% fitness rise, on top of that his had to deal with people questioning his action, constant injuries, the pressure to perform and bowl fast probably combined with emotional stress has all taken its toll.

Give him the rest of the season off and hopefully he can come back next season better then ever. Just in time to bowl to BF's favourite son, G Smith. The mods better be ready for Romeo.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Surprising news.

I still don't think he was a certainty to make it as a top line international bowler, at least not in the short term. I think the elite world batsmen would have exposed him somewhat, especially in a test environment.

But I guess we'll never know now.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

I think what a lot of people may not understand is Tait is a unique athlete with the potential to bowl a cricket ball at speeds very few before him have achieved. In his short but spectacular 1st class career he has suffered more injuries than most do in a whole career, and all of them have been at a time when he was "ready to rumble".

He played his first 2 Tests in 2005, and his 3rd Test in 2008. In the interim, he has had to rehabilitate a number of career threatening injuries. Bowling at the speeds Tait reaches means his body will always have to answer questions. I only need to point to Bond of New Zealand as an example of the physical toll quick bowling can take.

He is a guaranteed start against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test this summer, but has to withdraw with an elbow injury.

After all the disappointment and set backs, he finally finds himself in the Aussie squad against India, only to be left carrying the drinks. Finally in Perth he gets his chance. The media are using him to promote the match, Dennis Lilleee is telling the world he could bowl at 170kph, the expectations placed on this guy in only his 3rd Test were enormous.

He realises that after 2 1/2 years he finally gets the chance to prove himself again, and he breaks down in the pre-match warm up causing him to lose pace, rhythm and confidence during the match. At the end of that match he was a shattered young man.

I think we need to appreciate this guy has been through a gamut of emotions and disappointments, and although I'm disappointed he needs to take a break from cricket, I'm 100% behind him.

And for the person who suggested it has something to do with a review of his action .. why talk if you don't have a clue?

 

[High Ryder]

I think what a lot of people may not understand is Tait is a unique athlete with the potential to bowl a cricket ball at speeds very few before him have achieved. In his short but spectacular 1st class career he has suffered more injuries than most do in a whole career, and all of them have been at a time when he was "ready to rumble".

He played his first 2 Tests in 2005, and his 3rd Test in 2008. In the interim, he has had to rehabilitate a number of career threatening injuries. Bowling at the speeds Tait reaches means his body will always have to answer questions. I only need to point to Bond of New Zealand as an example of the physical toll quick bowling can take.

He is a guaranteed start against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test this summer, but has to withdraw with an elbow injury.

After all the disappointment and set backs, he finally finds himself in the Aussie squad against India, only to be left carrying the drinks. Finally in Perth he gets his chance. The media are using him to promote the match, Dennis Lilleee is telling the world he could bowl at 170kph, the expectations placed on this guy in only his 3rd Test were enormous.

He realises that after 2 1/2 years he finally gets the chance to prove himself again, and he breaks down in the pre-match warm up causing him to lose pace, rhythm and confidence during the match. At the end of that match he was a shattered young man.

I think we need to appreciate this guy has been through a gamut of emotions and disappointments, and although I'm disappointed he needs to take a break from cricket, I'm 100% behind him.

And for the person who suggested it has something to do with a review of his action .. why talk if you don't have a clue?

I wasn't trolling i was geniunly thinking that there has to be more to the story. I don't believe he throws well if Malinga doesn't Tait sure has hell doesn't. It just sounds odd that someone so young would walk away from the top level. Although then again Nathan Ablett has done the same thing. But surely there is more to the story that what we hear at the moment?

 

[Hawks1523]

If I got dropped for Brad Hogg I'd throw cricket in too.

 

[skipper kelly]

I wasn't trolling i was geniunly thinking that there has to be more to the story. I don't believe he throws well if Malinga doesn't Tait sure has hell doesn't. It just sounds odd that someone so young would walk away from the top level. Although then again Nathan Ablett has done the same thing. But surely there is more to the story that what we hear at the moment?

I dont believe there is anything hard to understand about a young bloke feeling the pressure from playing at the top level.

It is hard for many supporters to see sportsmen as anything other than robots.

 

[krisholio14]

I think what a lot of people may not understand is Tait is a unique athlete with the potential to bowl a cricket ball at speeds very few before him have achieved. In his short but spectacular 1st class career he has suffered more injuries than most do in a whole career, and all of them have been at a time when he was "ready to rumble".

He played his first 2 Tests in 2005, and his 3rd Test in 2008. In the interim, he has had to rehabilitate a number of career threatening injuries. Bowling at the speeds Tait reaches means his body will always have to answer questions. I only need to point to Bond of New Zealand as an example of the physical toll quick bowling can take.

He is a guaranteed start against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test this summer, but has to withdraw with an elbow injury.

After all the disappointment and set backs, he finally finds himself in the Aussie squad against India, only to be left carrying the drinks. Finally in Perth he gets his chance. The media are using him to promote the match, Dennis Lilleee is telling the world he could bowl at 170kph, the expectations placed on this guy in only his 3rd Test were enormous.

He realises that after 2 1/2 years he finally gets the chance to prove himself again, and he breaks down in the pre-match warm up causing him to lose pace, rhythm and confidence during the match. At the end of that match he was a shattered young man.

I think we need to appreciate this guy has been through a gamut of emotions and disappointments, and although I'm disappointed he needs to take a break from cricket, I'm 100% behind him.

And for the person who suggested it has something to do with a review of his action .. why talk if you don't have a clue?

I reckon this is pretty much it. Surely when you're in a cycle of trying to get into the side when you're not 100% fit it's a struggle that will play on your mind constantly. Nothing wrong with having a spell for a period of time to freshen up the body and mind and ease a bit of pressure on yourself.

 

[GabbaGirl]

I think what a lot of people may not understand is Tait is a unique athlete with the potential to bowl a cricket ball at speeds very few before him have achieved. In his short but spectacular 1st class career he has suffered more injuries than most do in a whole career, and all of them have been at a time when he was "ready to rumble".

He played his first 2 Tests in 2005, and his 3rd Test in 2008. In the interim, he has had to rehabilitate a number of career threatening injuries. Bowling at the speeds Tait reaches means his body will always have to answer questions. I only need to point to Bond of New Zealand as an example of the physical toll quick bowling can take.

He is a guaranteed start against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test this summer, but has to withdraw with an elbow injury.

After all the disappointment and set backs, he finally finds himself in the Aussie squad against India, only to be left carrying the drinks. Finally in Perth he gets his chance. The media are using him to promote the match, Dennis Lilleee is telling the world he could bowl at 170kph, the expectations placed on this guy in only his 3rd Test were enormous.

He realises that after 2 1/2 years he finally gets the chance to prove himself again, and he breaks down in the pre-match warm up causing him to lose pace, rhythm and confidence during the match. At the end of that match he was a shattered young man.

I think we need to appreciate this guy has been through a gamut of emotions and disappointments, and although I'm disappointed he needs to take a break from cricket, I'm 100% behind him.

And for the person who suggested it has something to do with a review of his action .. why talk if you don't have a clue?

Nice post. Good luck to him - I hope his rest does him the world of good.

 

[Ghostwriter]

I'm a huge fan of the kid, I hope he gets it right and comes back as fast as he is now, Test cricket can screw anyone around, atm the Aussie team wouldn't be the safest place to be.

 

[rumblah]

You've got no idea what's happening in his life or what's going on in his head you disrespecful moron. Like to see you call him weak to his face you gutless, gutless man.

As for my opinion .. what a loss for cricket. While he may come back in the future it's a damn shame that someone as exciting as Tait has quit, probably the most exciting & entertaining bowler at present, unpredictable yep but that's why he was entertaining.

All the best to Taity, we're gonna miss him BADLY at SA!!

Mate, i could not agree more with what you said...

Great post and all the best to the young quick, gee the pressure he's been under of late, its no wonder he's broken down.

 

[bradism]

If I got dropped for Brad Hogg I'd throw cricket in too.

Not to mention playing for the Redbacks for so many years

 

[notting18]

He won't be missed by me - plenty of better bowlers around who should be getting the go ahead of Tait in the test/ODI side IMO.

Now all we need is Watson to move on....

 

[King Elvis]

He won't be missed by me - plenty of better bowlers around who should be getting the go ahead of Tait in the test/ODI side IMO.

Now all we need is Watson to move on....

Second at the World Cup to the legendary Glenn McGrath; I think he's proven his worth in One Dayers.

 

[yirra_kurl]

good on him for doing it i say....he could continued to get paid by the redbacks and the ACB (for matches, i understand the contract situation) but he's chosen to lay it all on the line and let everyone know.

This guy really could have the most threatening bowler in the world...hope he gets his head right and comes back better than ever...

 

[Ron]

Oh no.
Who will we get to bowl pies for us now.

Oh wait there is always Mitch and Bradley, no great loss.

 

[mulhollanddrive]

Reported on 11pm news on SEN/3AW that Tait has depression.

Disgrace for the posters who have called him weak, even before this was made public.

 

[Mr P@H]

Reported on 11pm news on SEN/3AW that Tait has depression.

Disgrace for the posters who have called him weak, even before this was made public.

Probably the same people that called Trescothick weak. Pretty much the same thing although Tres had been in the game for a few years. It's very possible that he "Believed his own hype" but it's unlikely. The man management has gone wrong somewhere, possibly with the SACA. Depression is awful though and i hope he can overcome it

 

[The Casey Cat]

Hopefully gets himself right. He has had a tough time of it. His career has been up and down. In then out, injured and recovering, etc. Hopefully he will be able to settle his body and mind down with some rest. Gutsy of him to do this now but the right decision.

Surely this means Noffke must be the replacement. We can not sleep on him any more. He is 30 and in the form of his life, bat and ball. Would be a great addition to our test and one day squads.

 

[rumblah]

I hope every poster in here that called him weak, gutless or whatever have this sick feeling in their stomach. Because you are the scum of bigfooty. Kick a guy when hes down why don't you.

I hope he gets himself right and come back stronger and faster than ever before, because i can guarantee he was in our future bowling line-up.

 

[Minotaur]

I think what a lot of people may not understand is Tait is a unique athlete with the potential to bowl a cricket ball at speeds very few before him have achieved. In his short but spectacular 1st class career he has suffered more injuries than most do in a whole career, and all of them have been at a time when he was "ready to rumble".

He played his first 2 Tests in 2005, and his 3rd Test in 2008. In the interim, he has had to rehabilitate a number of career threatening injuries. Bowling at the speeds Tait reaches means his body will always have to answer questions. I only need to point to Bond of New Zealand as an example of the physical toll quick bowling can take.

He is a guaranteed start against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test this summer, but has to withdraw with an elbow injury.

After all the disappointment and set backs, he finally finds himself in the Aussie squad against India, only to be left carrying the drinks. Finally in Perth he gets his chance. The media are using him to promote the match, Dennis Lilleee is telling the world he could bowl at 170kph, the expectations placed on this guy in only his 3rd Test were enormous.

He realises that after 2 1/2 years he finally gets the chance to prove himself again, and he breaks down in the pre-match warm up causing him to lose pace, rhythm and confidence during the match. At the end of that match he was a shattered young man.

I think we need to appreciate this guy has been through a gamut of emotions and disappointments, and although I'm disappointed he needs to take a break from cricket, I'm 100% behind him.

And for the person who suggested it has something to do with a review of his action .. why talk if you don't have a clue?

Pretty balanced post, but what evidence is there of a "break down" in the Perth test warm up. Do you mean physical breakdown of some sort or mental melt down.

Dennis Lillee's talk about bowling at 170kmh was ridiculous - but Lillee would probably respond in a similar fashion to Blow Hard and say sometihng along the lines of not being able to handle the heat get out of the kitchen - which I suppose is what Tait has done.

 

[Blue Red and Gold]

I think what a lot of people may not understand is Tait is a unique athlete with the potential to bowl a cricket ball at speeds very few before him have achieved. In his short but spectacular 1st class career he has suffered more injuries than most do in a whole career, and all of them have been at a time when he was "ready to rumble".

He played his first 2 Tests in 2005, and his 3rd Test in 2008. In the interim, he has had to rehabilitate a number of career threatening injuries. Bowling at the speeds Tait reaches means his body will always have to answer questions. I only need to point to Bond of New Zealand as an example of the physical toll quick bowling can take.

He is a guaranteed start against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test this summer, but has to withdraw with an elbow injury.

After all the disappointment and set backs, he finally finds himself in the Aussie squad against India, only to be left carrying the drinks. Finally in Perth he gets his chance. The media are using him to promote the match, Dennis Lilleee is telling the world he could bowl at 170kph, the expectations placed on this guy in only his 3rd Test were enormous.

He realises that after 2 1/2 years he finally gets the chance to prove himself again, and he breaks down in the pre-match warm up causing him to lose pace, rhythm and confidence during the match. At the end of that match he was a shattered young man.

I think we need to appreciate this guy has been through a gamut of emotions and disappointments, and although I'm disappointed he needs to take a break from cricket, I'm 100% behind him.

And for the person who suggested it has something to do with a review of his action .. why talk if you don't have a clue?

great post

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Pretty balanced post, but what evidence is there of a "break down" in the Perth test warm up. Do you mean physical breakdown of some sort or mental melt down.

No evidence .. just knowledge. He strained his groin during the warm ups. That is why Ponting held him back for as long as he did.

 

[Blue Red and Gold]

Pretty balanced post, but what evidence is there of a "break down" in the Perth test warm up. Do you mean physical breakdown of some sort or mental melt down.

Dennis Lillee's talk about bowling at 170kmh was ridiculous - but Lillee would probably respond in a similar fashion to Blow Hard and say sometihng along the lines of not being able to handle the heat get out of the kitchen - which I suppose is what Tait has done.

He had a hamstring complaint before the game, it was kept under wraps. He also had difficulty with his elbow during the game, had to resort to injections to get him through.

 

[Warwick]

Despite whether you think he is or isn't in our best team, that has nothing to do with it.

Depression is a terrible illness and would be a nightmare for those in the public spotlight.

Let's hope he gets the help he needs asap and returns bigger and better than before.

 

[tin can sam]

Bad news for SA, good news for Australia.

Hope he comes back a good bowler at international level though.