Manchester Super Giants Rebrand Signals a Powerful New Era in The Hundred
Good evening and we’re starting with a major shift in English cricket that could reshape The Hundred for years to come. Manchester’s team has officially entered a new chapter and it’s doing so with a bold new name, global backing and some of the biggest stars in the game.
The Manchester Originals are now the Manchester Super Giants. The rebrand is more than cosmetic. It reflects a change in ownership, ambition and identity. The RPSG Group, a powerful name in world cricket and the owners of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and Durban’s Super Giants in South Africa, have taken a majority stake. Manchester is now part of a global cricket family and that alone raises expectations.
But this isn’t just about logos and branding. The Super Giants have made a clear statement by retaining two of England’s biggest names. Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone will continue with the Manchester franchise, staying loyal to the team they’ve represented since The Hundred began. Buttler remains one of the most dangerous white-ball batters in the world and Ecclestone is widely regarded as a generational talent with the ball. Keeping both sends a message of stability and belief.
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They’re not alone. The squad now includes international stars from across the globe. Heinrich Klaasen brings explosive batting power. Noor Ahmad adds mystery spin. Meg Lanning arrives with a winning mindset built on years of dominance in women’s cricket. Smriti Mandhana adds elegance and firepower at the top of the order. Liam Dawson strengthens the balance with experience and control.
For Manchester fans, this matters. Under the Originals name, success was close but never quite complete. Finals were reached, moments promised glory, but the trophy stayed out of reach. This new era feels different. New owners. New leadership. New ambition. Even the badge has changed, now featuring an elephant, a symbol of strength and presence, whether fans love it or question it.
The wider picture is important too. The Hundred is evolving fast. Other teams have also aligned with global franchise brands and Manchester joining the Super Giants network highlights how interconnected modern cricket has become. For players, it means shared expertise. For fans, it promises higher standards and bigger names. For the competition, it raises the stakes.
As the 2026 season approaches, all eyes will be on whether this transformation delivers results on the field. Big names bring pressure, but they also bring belief. Manchester Super Giants are no longer chasing an identity. They’ve chosen one, loudly and confidently.
We’ll see soon if this bold move finally turns promise into silverware. For now, Manchester has made it clear. A new era has begun and it’s thinking big.
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