Marcus North

Michael Hogan was recommended to Glamorgan by Marcus North, who is also joining the county this summer

Glamorgan sign Aussie bowler Hogan

Western Australia fast bowler Michael Hogan confirmed on Tuesday he has signed a three-year contract with British county cricket side Glamorgan.
 

Dhoni backs besieged cricket coach Fletcher

Suspended captain M.S. Dhoni has backed coach Duncan Fletcher as the right man to turn around the fortunes of the beleaguered Indian cricket team, despite a run of dismal overseas tours.
 

Squaring series would be boost to Australia: Hussey

Winning next week's final Test to square the Ashes series with England would be a boost for the demoralised Australians, senior batsman Mike Hussey said on Saturday.
 

England cricketers target unbeaten Aussie tour

Wicketkeeper Matt Prior said England were aiming to go through their Australian tour unbeaten after the tourists ground out a draw in their three-day match with Victoria on Sunday.
 

Aussies gamble on Beer, axe three for Perth Test

Australia dropped three players on Friday and gambled on left-arm spinner Michael Beer after just five first-class games for next week's crucial third Ashes Test against England in Perth.
 

Ponting says major challenge to revive Aussies

A downcast Ricky Ponting says he faces one of his greatest challenges as captain and batsman to get beleaguered Australia back into the Ashes series against England.
 

England set Australia 375 runs to save Test

England declared their first innings at 620 for five leaving the leg-weary Australians 375 runs to save the second Ashes Test on the fourth day at the Adelaide Oval on Monday.
 

Australia off to a bad start in second Ashes Test

England backed up a sensational three-wicket start inspired by James Anderson to bowl out Australia for 245 on an extraordinary opening day of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.
 

Australia crash all out on first day at Ashes

England backed up a sensational three-wicket start to bowl out Australia for 245 on an extraordinary opening day of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
 

Chaotic Australia crash all out on first day at Ashes

England backed up a sensational three-wicket start to bowl out Australia for 245 on an extraordinary opening day of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
 

Australia win the toss and bat in second Ashes Test

Australia won the toss and chose to bat on the opening day of the second Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.
 

Johnson axed from Australian Ashes team

Strike bowler Mitchell Johnson has been dropped from the Australian team for the first time for Friday's second Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval.
 

Johnson axed from Australian Ashes team

Paceman Mitchell Johnson has been dropped from the Australian team for Friday's second Ashes Test against England at the Adelaide Oval.
 

Bollinger, Harris added to Australia cricket squad

Changes are likely in the Australian team for the second Ashes Test after pacemen Doug Bollinger and Ryan Harris were added to the national squad following Monday's drawn first Test against England.
 

Strauss, Cook centuries salvage England Ashes hopes

England are on course to salvage the opening Ashes Test after a dominant batting display to overturn a massive innings deficit into a mounting lead on the fourth day at the Gabba on Sunday.
 

Australian cricketers fight back in Ashes opener

Mike Hussey anchored a mid-innings revival to propel Australia towards England's first innings total when rain ended play on the second day of the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba on Friday.
 

Hussey leads Australian fightback in Ashes opener

Mike Hussey anchored a mid-innings revival to push Australia towards England's first innings total when rain ended play on the second day of the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba.
 

Australia's Siddle rocks England with hat-trick

Peter Siddle celebrated a hat-trick and career-best Test figures on his birthday to bowl Australia into a commanding position against England after the opening day of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba Thursday.
 

Birthday boy Siddle rocks England with hattrick

Peter Siddle celebrated a hattrick and career-best Test figures on his birthday to bowl Australia into a commanding position against England after the opening day of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba Thursday.
 

Clarke fit to play in Ashes opener, Bollinger cut

Vice-captain Michael Clarke has recovered sufficiently from a back injury to play for Australia in the Ashes opener against England starting Thursday at the Gabba.
 

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Marcus North
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Personal information
Full nameMarcus James North
Born28 July 1979 (1979-07-28) (age 30)
Pakenham, Victoria, Australia
NicknameSnorks, Snorkels
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Batting styleLeft-handed
Bowling styleRight-arm off break
International information
National sideAustralia
Test debut (cap 409)26 February 2009 v South Africa
Last Test16 December 2009 v West Indies
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1998–Western Australia
2004Durham
2005Lancashire
2006Derbyshire
2007–2008Gloucestershire
2009–Hampshire (squad no. 16)
Career statistics
CompetitionTestODIsFCLA
Matches102142133
Runs scored693610,0113,740
Batting average43.313.0044.6933.69
100s/50s3/30/027/546/26
Top score125*5239*134*
Balls bowled759189,3472,240
Wickets6011160
Bowling average60.6642.6532.03
5 wickets in innings0010
10 wickets in match0n/a0n/a
Best bowling4/980/166/694/26
Catches/stumpings6/–1/–107/–40/–
Source: CricketArchive, 12 December 2009