Manchester Originals to be renamed Manchester Super Giants from 2026: Reports

The Hundred franchise Manchester Originals is set to be renamed Manchester Super Giants starting from the 2026 season. The decision follows a significant ownership shift earlier this year, when Sanjiv Goenka, owner of the Lucknow Super Giants (IPL) and Durban Super Giants (SA20), acquired a controlling stake in the franchise for a reported £107 million.

The renaming aligns with Goenka's strategy of unifying his global cricket brands under the "Super Giants" identity. While the name change is now in motion, it's still unclear whether the franchise will shift its traditional black colour scheme to the blue typically associated with the Super



Giants. 

This move stems from the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) decision to privatise The Hundred and attract external investors to build on the competition’s growing popularity. The Manchester-based franchise was sold to Goenka’s RPSG Group after fending off interest from at least two other IPL franchise owners.

The Originals boast a high-profile men’s squad including Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Heinrich Klaasen, and the recently signed James Anderson. The women’s side features stars like Sophie Ecclestone, Beth Mooney, Amelia Kerr, and Deandra Dottin. While the men’s team finished runners-up in both 2022 and 2023, the women’s team has yet to make a playoff appearance.