Former Australia middle-order batter Marcus North has been named the new national selector for the England Men’s Cricket team. He takes over from Luke Wright, who resigned following England’s exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 held in India and Sri Lanka.
This announcement was made alongside the squad reveal for England’s first Test match of the summer against New Zealand, scheduled at Lord’s starting June 4. North has been working as the director of cricket for Durham since 2018.
In his new role, North will focus on scouting talent in English domestic cricket. He will collaborate with Rob Key, the managing director of England cricket, as well as with Ed Barney, the performance director, and David Court, who heads player identification.
During his playing career, North represented counties such as Durham, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Hampshire, giving him a deep understanding of the cricket system from both a player’s and administrator’s perspective.
“I am absolutely delighted to be appointed England Men’s national selector,” North said in a press release. “It is a tremendous honour to be entrusted with a role of such responsibility, and I am excited to contribute to the continued development of the England Men’s teams.
“Having spent the past several years working closely within the county game, I have seen first-hand the strength and depth of talent across the domestic system. I’m looking forward to working closely with the counties in identifying, supporting and selecting players who can thrive at the International level.”
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