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Michael Vaughan details why Marcus North is a great choice as England’s new selector

The Independent·Jack Rathborn·20 days ago
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Marcus North to be a success after being confirmed in his new role as England selector. The 46-year-old has operated as a director of cricket at Durham since 2018 and previously interviewed for the same role four years ago, with Rob Key winning out in the final stages of the process. But North, alongside Key, will now have a major influence in the way England men’s teams are selected, with the former Australia star replacing Luke Wright, who stepped down at the end of the Ashes defeat in Australia. North, who played 21 Tests for Australia, underlined what a “tremendous honour” it would be to take on such a role. “I am excited to contribute to the continued development of the England Men’s teams,” North said. “Having spent the past several years working closely within the county game, I have seen first-hand the strength and depth of talent across the domestic system.…

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