Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australia |
| Date of Birth | 28/07/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Pakenham, Melbourne, Victoria |
Latest News about Marcus North
07/05/2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced former Australian Test cricketer Marcus North as the new Men's National Selector, replacing Luke Wright who resigned after the Ashes defeat in Australia. North, who is currently Durham's director of cricket, became the first non-British individual and first Australian to hold this role, succeeding Wright after final interviews where he emerged as the prime contender over Steven Finn and Darren Gough.
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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) |
Social Media
| https://uk.linkedin.com/in/marcus-north-9929b7a5 |
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 |