Manchester Super Giants name Jos Buttler captain after Eden Markram exits

Eden Markram left the Hundred 2026 tournament midway for personal reasons, returning to South Africa. The Manchester Super Giants replaced him in the squad with New Zealand all‑rounder Michael Bresewell. Veteran wicket‑keeper‑batsman Jos Buttler was appointed captain for the remaining matches, starting with the game against Welsh Fire on 5 August at Old Trafford.

Markram had featured in five Hundred matches, scoring 117 runs at an average of 23.40. Buttler, in his current form, has accumulated 226 runs at an average of 112. The team currently sits sixth on the points table with two wins and three losses, seeking a stronger finish in the knockout race.