In a landmark development for the global cricket landscape RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) It officially heralded a new era for cricket in North West England. Thursday, Dr. Sanjiv GoenkaChairman of RPSG Group, presented Manchester Super Giants as the new identity for the franchise formerly known as Manchester Originals.
Represents Manchester A hundredthe team will continue to call the iconic Emirates Old Trafford his house. The rebranding follows RPSG Group’s acquisition of a 70% stake in the team, strategically integrating the Manchester franchise into the global Super Giants ecosystem. Lucknow Super Giants (IPL) and Durban Super Giants (SA20).
A strong training facility and leadership at Manchester Super Giants
To ensure a culture of high performance from the start, the franchise has assembled a who’s who of world-class coaching talent. Tom Moody appointed to the position Global Director of Cricketoverseeing the strategic direction of all RPSG-owned teams. Moody’s vast experience, including leading the Oval Invincibles to a hat-trick of Cent titles, makes him a key architect for the team’s future.
Legendary Australian figure in a great shake for men Justin Langer takes over the reins as head coach. He replaces Langer, who is currently at the helm of Lucknow Super Giants Just Similar and brings a proven “winning mentality” to the staff. On the women’s side, the appointment Matthew Mott equally important as a head coach. Having turned Australia’s women’s team into a global contender and most recently serving as England’s white-ball coach, Mott has succeeded. Michael Klinger. Together, these designations signal an intent to dominate both the men’s and women’s races.
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Dr. Sanjiv Goenka announces the club’s first signings
The first list of signings for Manchester Super Giants reads like a world-class fantasy list. Goenka confirmed that the men’s team will be led by England’s white-ball captain. If Buttler and the explosive South African batter Heinrich Klaasen. Their power batting will be complemented by a formidable spin duo: Afghanistan’s rising star Nur Ahmed and experienced English all-rounder Liam Dawson.
The women’s team is equally talented and features three of the most decorated names in modern cricket:
- Meg Lanning: The former Australian captain is known for his prolific running and tactical brilliance.
- Smriti Mandhana: An Indian batting sensation whose elegance and power have made him a fan favorite worldwide.
- Sophie Ecclestone: A world number one ranked T20I bowler who provides essential local flavor and world class skill.
Shashwat GoenkaThe RPSG Group Vice Chairman emphasized that the Super Giants brand is more than just a name; it’s an emotion aimed at resonating with Manchester’s passionate sporting culture. As the 2026 season draws near, fans eagerly await January 27, when the fixture list and season tickets will be released, followed by the much-anticipated player auction in March.
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