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Manchester Super Giants Sign Smriti Mandhana for 2026 The Hundred Womens: Indian cricket's star opener Smriti Mandhana is all set to showcase her talent once again on English pitches. Mandhana has been officially signed by the newly rebranded team, Manchester Super Giants, for the 2026 'The Women's Hundred' season. This announcement, made on January 15th, is big news for the cricket world, as one of the world's most aggressive batters is returning to the tournament with a new team.
Manchester Originals Rebranded as Manchester Super Giants
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The Manchester franchise has recently undergone significant changes. The RPSG Group, in partnership with Lancashire Cricket, has acquired a 70 percent stake, following which 'Manchester Originals' has been rebranded as Manchester Super Giants.
Franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka described this change as the beginning of a new chapter in UK cricket. Although the team name has changed, they will still play their home matches at the historic Emirates Old Trafford ground.
Smriti Mandhana’s Stellar Track Record in The Hundred
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Smriti Mandhana performance in The Hundred: The Hundred is not a new platform for Mandhana.
Previously, she was part of Southern Brave from 2021 to 2024, where she had a stellar performance- Total Runs: 676 runs in 29 innings.
- Strike Rate: 139.09 (highly impressive).
- Half-centuries: 5 half-centuries.
- Historic Achievement: She became the first player to reach the 500-run mark in the history of The Women's Hundred.
Smriti Mandhana was Southern Brave's top scorer in 2022 and also showcased her class in 2023 by scoring two consecutive half-centuries.
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New Coaching Structure and Star-Studded Lineup
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Manchester Super Giants have not only brought in big names among the players but also in the coaching staff
- Tom Moody: Global Director of Cricket.
- Matthew Mott: Head Coach of the women's team.
- Justin Langer: Head Coach of the men's team.
Along with the women's team, the men's team has also strengthened its claim by signing legends like Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen, Noor Ahmad, and Liam Dawson.
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