Jos Buttler’s Awkward Reaction To MSG’s Elephant Logo Goes Viral

Jos Buttler’s reaction to the new Manchester Super Giants (MSG) logo has become a viral sensation, with fans describing it as an exercise in “holding back tears” and “extreme awkwardness.”

The controversy stems from the total rebranding of Manchester Originals in The Hundred after Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG Group acquired a 70% stake in the franchise.¹ The RPSG Group, which also owns Lucknow Super Giants (IPL) and Durban’s Super Giants (SA20), scrapped the team’s minimalist black-and-white identity in favor of an elephant with wings and a crown.

The Viral Video and Buttler’s Reaction

On January 17, 2026, MSG released a promotional video featuring their star players reacting to the new crest. While the script required them to praise the design, Jos Buttler’s physical cues told a different story.

• The Quote: “Wow, it’s different, but I like it. Elephants are amazing animals… they’re incredibly big, strong, which I hope our team will be. And yeah, the wings as well… We’re going to take flight as a team.”
• The Fan Response: Social media users were quick to point out Buttler’s forced smile and hesitant delivery. Comments ranging from “Jos HATES it” to “Paise ke liye kya kya krna pdta hai” (The things one has to do for money) flooded X (formerly Twitter).

Decoding the New Logo

The RPSG Group described the logo as a “symbol-driven identity” built around specific meanings:

• The Elephant: Represents strength, authority, and wisdom.
• The Wings: Symbolize “global reach” and the agility to push boundaries.
• The Crown: Signifies the “DNA of championship” and ambition.
• The Colors: A shift to Red, White, and Gold, aligning the franchise with its “Super Giants” siblings in India and South Africa.

Sanjiv Goenka’s “Meg Canning” Gaffe

Adding to the social media storm, the official announcement video featured RPSG Chairman Sanjiv Goenka repeatedly mispronouncing the name of Australian legend Meg Lanning as “Meg Canning.” Despite the on-screen subtitles correctly displaying her name, the error was left in the final

Fans trolled the “unprofessionalism” of the blunder, especially given Lanning’s status as a seven-time World Cup winner. Goenka also referred to Sophie Ecclestone, the world’s No. 1 ranked T20I bowler, as simply “a good spinner,” which further irked the fanbase.

MSG 2026 Star Signings

Despite the branding backlash, the franchise has assembled a powerhouse squad for the 2026 season: