Marcus North has been officially appointed as the national selector for England Men's cricket, taking over from Luke Wright after the T20 World Cup. North, who has been the director of cricket at Durham since 2018, brings extensive experience from both his playing career and his time in county cricket. He played 21 Test matches and two One Day Internationals for Australia, scoring five centuries, two of which were during the 2009 Ashes series. In his new role, North will oversee the selection and development of players for England's red- and white-ball teams, collaborating closely with key figures such as England managing director Rob Key and performance director Ed Barney. North expressed his excitement about the position, emphasizing his commitment to identifying and nurturing talent within the domestic system. His appointment follows a thorough selection process, with Key highlighting North's deep knowledge of the domestic game and his established relationships within county cricket as key factors in his selection.