Former Australian cricketer Marcus North is reportedly set to be appointed as England's first overseas national selector by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). This decision comes after a competitive interview process, where North outperformed candidates like former England players Steven Finn and Darren Gough. North's appointment follows the resignation of Luke Wright, who stepped down due to family commitments after England's Ashes campaign. The national selector role has been vacant since Ed Smith left the ECB structure five years ago. North, who has spent nearly a decade as the director of cricket at Durham, played a crucial role in stabilizing the club post-relegation in 2016. His deep involvement in county cricket and administrative experience were pivotal in the ECB's decision. North has also been influential in developing players for the England setup, contributing to the selection of players for the Ashes series. He is expected to start his new role in time for the upcoming home summer, which includes a Test series against New Zealand and fixtures against South Africa A.