England are expected to appoint Marcus North as the national selector for the men’s team, with multiple reports saying the decision is imminent. North, a former Australia Test batter, has worked in English domestic cricket in recent years, including serving as Durham’s director of cricket since 2018. Several outlets describe him as a leading candidate following an internal selection process that involved interviews. The Guardian reports that he is poised to be chosen over other candidates mentioned in the wider process, including Steven Finn and Darren Gough. BBC News adds that North would be the first foreigner to take charge of selecting England’s men’s team if appointed. Sky Sports and other sources say North’s appointment would place him within the core group responsible for England’s squad selection, with the expectation that he will have a significant role in determining team composition. The BBC and other reports frame the move as a forthcoming official announcement, indicating the appointment is not yet confirmed at the time of publication. If completed, the appointment would bring a selector with Test-level playing experience and long-running county administration experience into England’s selection structure.