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In a landmark development for the global cricket landscape, the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG)<\/strong> has officially heralded a new era for cricket in North West England. On Thursday, Dr<\/strong>. Sanjiv Goenka<\/strong>, Chairman of the RPSG Group, unveiled the Manchester Super Giants<\/strong> as the new identity for the franchise formerly known as the Manchester Originals.<\/p>\n Representing Manchester in The Hundred<\/strong>, the team will continue to call the iconic Emirates Old Trafford<\/strong> its home. This rebranding follows the RPSG Group\u2019s acquisition of a 70% stake in the team, a strategic move that integrates the Manchester franchise into a global \u201cSuper Giants\u201d ecosystem that already includes the Lucknow Super Giants<\/a> (IPL)<\/strong> and Durban\u2019s Super Giants (SA20)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To ensure a high-performance culture from the outset, the franchise has assembled a \u201cwho\u2019s who\u201d of world-class coaching talent. Tom Moody<\/strong> has been appointed as the Global Director of Cricket<\/strong>, overseeing the strategic direction of all RPSG-owned teams. Moody\u2019s vast experience, including leading the Oval Invincibles to a hat-trick of titles in The Hundred, makes him a pivotal architect for the team\u2019s future.<\/p>\n In a major shake-up for the men\u2019s side, legendary Australian figure Justin Langer<\/strong> takes the reins as Head Coach. Langer, currently at the helm of Lucknow Super Giants, replaces Simon Katich<\/strong> and brings a proven \u201cwinning mindset\u201d to the squad. On the women\u2019s side, the appointment of Matthew Mott<\/strong> as Head Coach is equally significant. Mott, who transformed the Australian women\u2019s team into a global juggernaut and recently served as England\u2019s white-ball coach, succeeds Michael Klinger<\/strong>. Together, these appointments signal a clear intent to dominate both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions.<\/p>\n Also READ:\u00a0REVEALED: The team Smriti Mandhana will represent in The Hundred 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The first list of signings for the Manchester Super Giants reads like a world-class fantasy roster. Goenka confirmed that the men\u2019s squad will be anchored by England\u2019s white-ball captain Jos Buttler<\/strong> and the explosive South African batter Heinrich Klaasen<\/strong>. Their power-hitting will be complemented by a formidable spin duo: Afghanistan\u2019s rising star Noor Ahmad<\/strong> and the experienced English all-rounder Liam Dawson<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n The women\u2019s team is equally stacked with talent, featuring three of the most decorated names in modern cricket:<\/p>\n Shashwat Goenka<\/strong>, Vice-Chairman of the RPSG Group, emphasized that the Super Giants brand is more than just a name; it is an emotion intended to resonate with the passionate sporting culture of Manchester. As the 2026 season approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting January 27, when the fixture list and season tickets will be released, followed by the highly anticipated player auction in March.<\/p>\n Also READ:\u00a0After facing IPL 2026 auction ban, Harry Brook to receive a handsome contract fee from Sunrisers Leeds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nA powerhouse coaching setup and leadership in Manchester Super Giants<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dr. Sanjiv Goenka announces the club\u2019s initial signings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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