Lucknow: Manchester Super Giants was on Thursday unveiled as the new team name that will represent Manchester in The Hundred, with home fixtures to be played at Emirates Old Trafford.
The announcement marks a significant milestone for the franchise as it enters an exciting new era under the ownership of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG Group) and Lancashire Cricket.As part of its commitment to building a high-performance environment, Manchester Super Giants have confirmed an experienced and highly respected cricket leadership structure across both the men’s and women’s teams.Tom Moody has been appointed Global Director of Cricket, with overall responsibility for cricket strategy and performance across all RPSG-owned teams, including Lucknow Super Giants, Durban’s Super Giants and now Manchester Super Giants.
Moody brings more than two decades of experience in elite cricket environments, having served as a Head Coach, Director and Mentor across international teams and major franchise competitions.
Moody and RPSG Chief Executive, Vinay Chopra, will work with Lancashire Cricket Director of Cricket Performance, Mark Chilton, to oversee the cricket strategy for Manchester’s newest sports team.Justin Langer has been named as the new Men’s Head Coach, succeeding Simon Katich.Langer has previously held Head Coach roles with London Spirit in The Hundred, Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash and is the current Head Coach of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.Matthew Mott has been appointed as the new Women’s Head Coach, succeeding Michael Klinger, and brings with him an outstanding record in women’s cricket. During his tenure as Head Coach of Australia Women, Mott oversaw an era of unprecedented success, including ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victories, multiple ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles and extended periods of dominance across all formats. He was also England’s white-ball Head Coach from 2022 to 2024, a period that included victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.Dr Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman of the RPSG Group & Owner of the Manchester Super Giants, said, “This is an exciting and important phase for us as we formally integrate the Manchester cricket franchise into the wider Super Giants family. It marks the beginning of a new chapter, grounded in ambition and long-term vision for the game in the UK.”He added: “On the men’s side, we have secured two world-class batters and proven match-winners in Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen, alongside two outstanding spin options, Noor Ahmad, widely regarded as one of the most exciting young spinners in world cricket, and Liam Dawson, a highly accomplished and proven English spin bowler.”Goenka said that for the women’s team, they have brought together an exceptional blend of experience and excellence, featuring some of the most accomplished players in the global game: Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, and Sophie Ecclestone. Shashwat Goenka, vice-chairman of the RPSG Group & Owner of the Manchester Super Giants, said: “Manchester is a city with an extraordinary sporting legacy, recognised globally for its passion, pride, and love for the game.
Bringing the Super Giants brand to Manchester is therefore a moment of real significance for us, and we feel both excited and privileged to associate with a city that truly understands sporting excellence.
Today, as the Manchester Super Giants spread their wings, we begin a new chapter rooted in team spirit, passion, and a winning mindset. Super Giants is more than just a cricket team — it is an emotion that brings communities together and reflects the spirit of the city it represents.”James Sheridan, Chair of Manchester Super Giants, said, “Today’s launch sets out our intent clearly. Manchester is one of the world’s great sporting cities, and our vision is to create a team that not only competes for titles but also stands for inclusivity and long-term success, as we combine global expertise with local pride.”He said, “Our shared ambition is a commitment to investing in people, performance and purpose to create a franchise that fans can be proud of. With outstanding coaches, global stars and the backing of the RPSG Group and Lancashire Cricket, we believe this franchise has all the foundations required to succeed both on and off the field.”The 2026 fixture list for The Hundred will be confirmed on January 27, with Season Tickets launching on the same date, while the competition’s first player auction will take place in March 2026.
