| Jason Young | |
| Birth Date: | 22 July 1979 |
| Birth Place: | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Date: | 8 December 2016 |
| Source: | http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/55873.html ESPNcricinfo |
Jason Young (born 22 July 1979) is a Zimbabwean cricketer.[1] He played eight first-class matches between 1999 and 2001.[2]
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]