Dewald Brevis, Adam Zampa and Marizanne Kapp are among the eight international cricketers directly signed by London Spirit ahead of the 2026 season of The Hundred, completing their first major squad moves before the player auction in March.

The full list of signings also includes Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Mahika Gaur, Charlie Dean and Grace Harris.

Dean, Harris and Overton all represented Spirit in 2025, while the remaining five are set to join the franchise ahead of the new campaign.

"I'm excited to start working with Dewald and Adam and renewing my working relationships with Liam and Jamie," Men's head coach Andy Flower said.

"Each player brings phenomenal experience in franchise cricket both in The Hundred and across the world. Their skill sets provide a strong foundation for the squad and I look forward to completing the squad with more excellent players."

Women's Head Coach Jon Lewis added: "It is brilliant to be able to call upon players of such calibre in the women's game. I am delighted that London Spirit fans will see the return of two favourites in Charlie and Grace and I know Mahika and Marizanne will provide real skill and experience to our bowling attack."

The announcements come on the day London Spirit unveiled a new brand identity and digital platforms. Ahead of this upcoming season, the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) transferred a 51% stake in the Lord's-based franchise to MCC, with the remaining 49% acquired by US-based tech investment group Tech Titans.

Mo Bobat was earlier appointed the franchise's first Director of Cricket and Heather Knight the first Women's General Manager.

The London Spirit board will be chaired by Julian Metherell and includes Rob Lawson, Donna Marie-Cullen, Eoin Morgan, Nikesh Arora, Egon Durban and Satyan Gajwani.

The remainder of the squads will be finalised at the Hundred auction in March.