The Hundred: Manchester Super Giants retain Jos Buttler and unveil elephant logo as part of team rebrand

Jos Buttler has been retained by the newly-named Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred, with the team formerly known as the Originals also unveiling their new branding that features an elephant on their logo.

The switch to 'Super Giants' was to be expected, with new owners the RPSG Group also in charge of Indian Premier League side Lucknow Super Giants and SA20 team Durban's Super Giants, who Buttler also plays for.

It is unclear what the link is to the elephant logo, with it differing from the branding used by both Lucknow and Durban franchises, but it is one of a number of changes ahead of the 2026 season of The Hundred.

Oval Invincibles have been renamed MI London and Northern Superchargers are now Sunrisers Leeds, in keeping with their new owners who also run franchises in the IPL and SA20.

Manchester Super Giants also announced on Thursday that Buttler has been retained by the men's team, along with former South African international batter Heinrich Klaasen and Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad.

England star spinner Sophie Ecclestone has been retained by the Manchester women's side, with former Australia captain Meg Lanning and Indian opener Smriti Mandhana added as new signings, as well as Liam Dawson to the men's squad.

The Hundred auction is likely to take place in March 2026, with teams allowed to make up to four pre-auction signings before the end of January.