Former Australian Test cricketer Marcus North is likely to be appointed as the new national selector for the England cricket team, according to British media reports.
North, who is currently serving as Director of Cricket at Durham County Cricket Club, reportedly emerged as the leading candidate after the final round of interviews, surpassing former England fast bowlers Steven Finn and Darren Gough.
The 46-year-old represented Australia national cricket team in 24 Test matches, including the 2009 and 2010-11 Ashes series. During his international career, North was regarded as a dependable middle-order batter and part-time spinner.
If confirmed, Marcus North would become the first overseas national selector in England cricket history, replacing former England cricketer and selector Luke Wright.
Reports suggest North enjoys a close working relationship with England Test captain Ben Stokes. The two previously worked together at Northern Superchargers, where North played a major role in appointing Harry Brook as captain and Andrew Flintoff as head coach.
According to reports, North is expected to have greater authority than previous selectors and could play a significant role in strengthening links between England’s national setup and the domestic county structure.
He is also likely to be involved in the selection process for England’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand national cricket team.
The possible appointment is being viewed as part of England cricket’s broader effort to modernize its selection structure and improve long-term planning across formats.