The Hundred 2026: Aiden Markram Sidelined for Rest of Season, Jos Buttler Named Stand-In Manchester Super Giants Captain
Aiden Markram has withdrawn from The Hundred 2026 due to personal reasons, with Jos Buttler stepping up to captain the Manchester Super Giants for the remainder of the season. Learn about the immediate captaincy change, upcoming fixtures for the Super Giants, and where to watch The Hundred 2026 live across the UK, India, USA, Canada, and Australia.
Manchester Super Giants' campaign in The Hundred 2026 has been rocked by the sudden departure of captain Aiden Markram, who has left the tournament with immediate effect due to personal reasons. The South African international's absence will see England's white-ball stalwart Jos Buttler step up to lead the Super Giants for the rest of the season, starting with their crucial match today, August 5, 2026, against Welsh Fire. Ex-Pakistan Cricketers Face Two-Year PCB Ban for Participation in Unsanctioned Asian Legends League 2026.
Manchester Super Giants Make Announcment
Update: Jos Buttler will lead our team in the rest of the competition as Aiden Markram returns to South Africa for personal reasons pic.twitter.com/NAhF4vWKQs
— Manchester Super Giants (@ManchesterSG100) August 5, 2026
Markram, 31, was leading the Manchester Super Giants (formerly Manchester Originals) in his debut Hundred season and had been a key figure in the rebranded franchise's setup. His departure comes at a crucial juncture for the team, who are battling for a strong position in the league stage.
A Captaincy Shift
Jos Buttler, 35, a seasoned campaigner and former England captain, will now take the reins of the Manchester Super Giants. Buttler has been in scintillating form throughout The Hundred 2026, having smashed three back-to-back half-centuries, including a recent fifty against Trent Rockets. He is also on the cusp of significant T20 milestones, needing just 24 runs to surpass Kieron Pollard as the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket and one more fifty to equal the record for most 50-plus scores in a single edition of The Hundred. New Zealand international Michael Bracewell has been named as Markram's replacement in the squad.
Markram's departure due to undisclosed personal reasons was confirmed today, August 5, 2026, leaving a void at the top of the Super Giants' leadership. His leadership had seen the team navigate a challenging season, and his absence will undoubtedly test the squad's depth and resilience under Buttler's command. Brett Lee Breaks Silence on Preity Zinta Dating Rumours, Says ‘Never Dated a Bollywood Actress’.
Super Giants' Remaining Fixtures
The Manchester Super Giants have several critical matches remaining in The Hundred 2026 league stage. Their immediate focus is on today's home encounter:
| Date | Match | Venue | Start Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | Manchester Super Giants Men vs Welsh Fire Men | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:00 PM |
| August 8, 2026 | Southern Brave Men vs Manchester Super Giants Men | Utilita Bowl, Southampton | 6:00 PM |
| August 11, 2026 | Manchester Super Giants Men vs Sunrisers Leeds Men | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 6:30 PM |
The men's final of The Hundred 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Lord's. Buttler's immediate challenge will be to rally the Manchester Super Giants and leverage his outstanding individual form into team success as they navigate the crucial closing stages of the tournament without their original skipper.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 05, 2026 03:49 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
