Jason Young (Zimbabwean cricketer)

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Jason Young
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Born (1979-07-22) 22 July 1979 (age 43)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 8 December 2016

Jason Young (born 22 July 1979) is a Zimbabwean cricketer. [1] He played eight first-class matches between 1999 and 2001. [2]

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Career

Young attended the CFX Academy. [3] Initially a bowling-focused all-rounder, Young's batting prowess shone during his first-class debut in the 1999–2000 Logan Cup. [3] He is not from a cricketing family but got involved with the sport at Eaglesvale Preparatory School. [3]

His early cricket career was marked by achievements, including making it to the school's first team in Form Three and captaining it for most of his high-school years. [3] He made strides on the national stage, playing for the national Under-19 team, participating in the 1998 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, and attending a coaching course with former England all-rounder Robin Jackman in 1997. [3]

After high school, Young played club cricket for Harare Sports Club before moving to Alexandra Sports Club to further develop his game. [3] Despite a back injury in 1999, he was able to play for the Australian Academy and spent two successful seasons with Barnard's Green in Worcestershire. [3]

Young made several changes to his game, including adjustments to his bowling action, grip, and batting style under the guidance of Carl Rackemann and Murray Goodwin. [3] He also developed a useful slower ball and refined his fielding skills. [3] In 2001, he prepared to play for Tamworth in Staffordshire, England, while continuing his contributions to Alexandra Sports Club and Mutare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jason Young". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Jason Young". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Jason Young: a biography".
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