Aiden Markram departs The Hundred season for personal reasons
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:48 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Aiden Markram will miss the remainder of The Hundred due to personal reasons, confirmed on August 5, 2026. Jos Buttler is set to take over as captain for the Manchester Super Giants for the rest of the season. Markram’s absence adds to the challenges faced by the team as they navigate the tournament. The Super Giants now look to regroup under Buttler’s leadership for upcoming matches.
- •Markram leaves The Hundred season effective immediately.
- •Jos Buttler becomes Manchester Super Giants' captain for the remainder of the season.
- •The announcement was made on August 5, 2026.
- •The Super Giants will need to adjust their game plan without Markram.
- 9:48 AMESPNcricinfo — Aiden Markram to miss remainder of the Hundred due to personal reasons
"Jos Buttler will take over the Manchester Super Giants captaincy for rest of season
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