Reece Young
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| Full name | Reece Alan Young | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 September 1979 Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 250) | 7 January 2011 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 9 December 2011 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2010/11 | Canterbury | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998/99–2009/10 | Auckland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 2 May 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reece Alan Young (born 15 September 1979) in Auckland is a New Zealand Test cricketer who plays for the Canterbury Wizards.[1] He is the 250th Test cap for New Zealand.
Domestic career[]
Young was selected in August 2008 for the New Zealand 'A' tour of Australia and India. On 21 January 2009, Young scored his maiden one-day century (119) for Auckland against Northern Districts.
Before Young got called up for New Zealand, Young carried out a stint as a professional in the UK. Young joined Heyside Cricket Club, Oldham, Greater Manchester for just one season in the Saddleworth and District Cricket League, where he proved he was a dab hand with the bat and also a superb keeper. Not only did he play for the 1st XI but also provided training for the Under 17's, Under 15's, Under 13's, Under 11's and Under 9's as well as specialising with the young wicket keepers. Young was an asset to the club during his time there.
International career[]
On 21 August 2009 Young was called into the New Zealand Cricket team to keep wicket in the test match against Sri Lanka, when both test keeper Brendan McCullum and backup Jesse Ryder were struck down with a stomach bug.
Young picked up his first Test Cap for New Zealand in January 2011 vs Pakistan on his 100th first class match.
Beyond cricket[]
Young has now undertaken a new business opportunity in Auckland with Players Sports NZ. Players Sports are specialists in five of New Zealand's most popular sports including Cricket, Rugby, Rugby League, Hockey and Netball. At Players Sports Young is a hit with all young children, often performing unofficial signing sessions.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Players and Officials - Reece Young". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
External links[]
- Reece Young at New Zealand Cricket Players Association
- 1979 births
- Living people
- New Zealand cricketers
- New Zealand Test cricketers
- Auckland cricketers
- Canterbury cricketers
- Wicket-keepers