His debut as Spurs boss will be a north London derby at home to Premier League leaders Arsenal, subject to a work permit.
Norris saw off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and team-mate Oscar Piastri to land his maiden title at last season’s finale in Abu Dhabi.
The England captain missed some of the pre-tournament training camp in order to attend the funeral of his mother.
England find themselves backed into a corner after Wednesday’s 30-run defeat to the West Indies in Mumbai.
Nicky Henderson’s superstar likely to be up against horses from Mullins, Skelton, Nicholls and others.