Manchester Super Giants Rope in Star Indian Batter for The Women's Hundred

The Hundred has gained a lot of traction among cricket fans since it's beginning. With formats like T10, T20, spreading across the cricket world, the Hundred has set its base in the hearts of the fans with its tricky format. Both men and women play the tournament simultaneously, providing immense excitement and entertainment to the audience.

The Manchester Originals, the team which has been there from the start, has now rebranded themselves to Manchester Super Giants on January 15. With the name change, the franchise has gone viral on social media for signing India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana for the upcoming season.

Smriti Mandhana to Play in The Hundred 2026

One of the biggest move made by the Manchester Super Giants is signing Smriti Mandhana, who is currently one of the best women cricketers going around. Mandhana recently became the World Champion as she was a part of India's historic World Cup-winning team.

Smriti Mandhana The Hundred team is Manchester Super Giants now and the left-handed opener will be seen playing for them. She has been a part of the Women's Hundred before where she represented Southern Brave.

Ahead of the start of the 2026 season, the Super Giants have also signed up and retained other star players like Jos Buttler, Henrich Klaasen, Noor Ahmad, Liam Dawson, Meg Lanning, and Sophie Ecclestone. These star players are now a part of the pool and will be playing for the team during the upcoming season.

Smriti Mandhana the hundred salary is approximately £65,000 as per reports. She is among the top salary players in the tournament. Smriti Mandhana Manchester Super Giants induction is a big move for the franchise and she is likely to play an entire season if there will be no other international commitments.

RPSG Group Invest in Manchester Franchise for The Hundred 2026

Manchester Originals, who have been a part of The Hundred since its inception, have rebranded themselves with a new logo, brand identity, and ownership as RPSG Group have made a formal investment in them. RPSG Group has purchased 70% stake in the Manchester franchise which is around £80 million.

Owner Sanjiv Goenka's huge step in the global franchise leagues speaks volumes about his connectivity and interest in global cricket. Following the rebranding, the franchise's logo now features a winged elephant with a crown, symbolising power, unity, and leadership.

Manchester Originals have not yet won the title in The Hundred but have shown promising results in the past. The men's team reached the semi-finals in 2023 while the Women's team reached the finals in 2023. With a star-studded squad for the upcoming season, the franchise will hope for a different result this time around.

The auction is yet to happen where they can purchase some of the best cricketers in the world to represent them. The tournament is likely to be held in July-August 2026 window this year and it will be interesting how the rebranding works for them.