Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australia |
| Date of Birth | 28/07/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Pakenham, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Marcus North
13/05/2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board announced Marcus North as England Men's National Selector, succeeding Luke Wright, who had stood down earlier in 2026. North, who had been Durham's Director of Cricket since October 2018, became the first non-British person to hold the role. He is set to oversee selection across the England men's pathway, including senior, Lions and Young Lions squads.
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Bio/Wiki
| Marcus James North is a former Australian international cricketer. | |
| He was a left-handed middle-order batsman and part-time slow left-arm orthodox spinner. | |
| He later moved into cricket administration and leadership roles. | |
| In May 2026, he was appointed as the Men's National Selector for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), becoming the first non-British individual to hold the role. |
Physical Stats & More
| Batting Style: Left Handed | |
| Bowling: Off break | |
| Bowling: Slow left-arm orthodox |
Career
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| Debut | 2009 (Test vs South Africa) | ||||||||||
| Notable | Scored a century on Test debut in 2009; captained Western Australia; served as Durham's director of cricket; appointed ECB Men's National Selector in May 2026. | ||||||||||
| Teams | Australia, Australia A, Australian Cricket Academy, Derbyshire, Durham, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Lancashire, Western Australia, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers | ||||||||||
| Career Span | 2009-2014 | ||||||||||
| Administrative Roles | Director of Cricket at Durham (until 2026), Men's National Selector for England (appointed May 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started at Wanneroo Districts Cricket Club | |
| 2. Signed by Perth Scorchers in 2012 | |
| 3. Played for Glamorgan during 2012-2013 season | |
| 4. Last ODI appearance on 3 May 2009 against Pakistan | |
| 5. Became the first Australian to assist in selecting the England men's Test squad | |
| 6. Scored two of his five Test centuries during the 2009 Ashes series against England |
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