Reece Young
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Reece Alan Young in Auckland
. He is a New Zealand
cricketer who plays for the Auckland Aces
. He is not related to Bryan Young
.
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.
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.
Before Reece 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.
Young picked up his first Test Cap for New Zealand in January 2011 vs Pakistan on his 100th first class match.
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
. He is a New Zealand
New Zealand cricket team
The New Zealand cricket team, nicknamed the Black Caps, are the national cricket team representing New Zealand. They played their first in 1930 against England in Christchurch, New Zealand, becoming the fifth country to play Test cricket. It took the team until 1955–56 to win a Test, against the...
cricketer who plays for the Auckland Aces
Auckland Aces
The Auckland domestic cricket team represent the Auckland region and are one of six New Zealand domestic first class cricket teams. Governed by the Auckland Cricket Association they are the most successful side having won 26 Plunket Shield titles, eight Domestic One Day Championships and the HRV...
. He is not related to Bryan Young
Bryan Young (cricketer)
Bryan Andrew Young is a cricketer who has played 35 Tests and 74 One Day Internationals for New Zealand. He is perhaps most well known for pocketing the ball after taking a catch while fielding in the slips....
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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.
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.
Before Reece Young got called up for New Zealand, Young carried out a stint as a professional in the UK. Young joined Heyside Cricket Club, Oldham
Oldham
Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amid the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, south-southeast of Rochdale, and northeast of the city of Manchester...
, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
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.
Young picked up his first Test Cap for New Zealand in January 2011 vs Pakistan on his 100th first class match.