The Hundred’s London Spirit have announced the signing of eight internationals for the 2026 campaign, while unveiling their “new brand identity”.
Three signatures – Charlie Dean, Grace Harris and Jamie Overton – represented the franchise in 2025, while being Australia’s leading run-getter in T20 International cricket Adam Zampa also joins.
Zampa took 30 wickets at an average of 13.13 in The Hundred – no player took more wickets at a lower average.
Dean has played for the franchise every year since The Hundred’s inception in 2021, was part of the title-winning team in 2024 and captained the Spirit in 2025, leading her side to the Eliminator.
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London Spirit’s Charlie Dean leaps through the air to take a sensational catch, following it up a few balls later with a big wicket against Oval Invincibles
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In 2025, Adam Zampa took four wickets for Oval Invincibles in their local derby against London Spirit
England all-rounder Overton was named player of the tournament in The Hundred 2023. He represented London Spirit in 2025, ending the campaign as the team’s leading player.
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Jamie Overton cleaned up for twin brother Craig as London Spirit kept their play-off hopes alive with victory over Southern Brave 2025.
Dewald BrewisThe 22-year-old middle-order player who has played in five franchise leagues and has the highest individual T20 score in South Africa when he smashed 161 off 57 balls in the 2022 CSA T20 Challenge, has also been signed. He will make his debut in The Hundred.
Mahika Gaurthe young seaman who made his debut for the united arab emirates aged 13 before representing england aged 17 has moved from manchester original.
Harrisone of the stars of London Spirit in 2025, he will return to Lord’s this year. She played 89 match-winning innings not out against the Oval Invincibles in the campaign opener and finished fourth in the competition with 214 runs.
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Grace Harris hits 89 runs off 42 balls in The Hundred 2025 opener between London Spirit and Oval Invicibles
Marizanne Kapp she joined London Spirit from the Oval Invincibles, for whom she was named Man of the Match in the final of The Hundred 2022. She took 46 wickets in The Hundred, the fourth-highest tally in the competition’s history.
Liam LivingstoneEngland’s great player, has rich experience in the franchise. In 2021, he broke the record for the fastest English hundred, in 42 balls, and was named the 2021 edition of The Hundred as the Male Player of the Tournament.
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Men’s head coach Andy Flower said: “I’m excited to start working with Devald and Adam and renew my working relationships with Liam and Jamie. Each player brings phenomenal experience in franchise cricket, both at The Hundred and around the world. Their skill sets provide a strong foundation for the team and I look forward to the players being more complete.”
Women’s head coach John Lewis said: “It’s brilliant to be able to call up players of such caliber in the women’s game. I’m delighted London Spirit fans will see the return of two favorites in Charlie and Grace and I know Mahika and Marizan will bring real skill and experience to our bowling attack.”
New look revealed for 2026
The new London Spirit logo
London Spirit also revealed that Barclays and Nike have joined as the franchise’s first commercial partners as part of the brand’s new identity.
The Spirit say their brand update comes after extensive market research covering team name, colors and values. While their name remains the same for 2026 – as confirmed in August – the new brand includes an updated LS logo that reflects the Lord’s slant.
New look London Spirit merchandise with revised logo
In choosing the colors, the franchise reveals that there was a clear preference among market research respondents, including MCC members, to include a subtle nod to MCC’s signature red and yellow colors. This will be incorporated through the use of threads that will run through various Blue London Spirit products.