When Virat Kohli leads Team India out on to the field in the first ODI against England on Sunday, fans will not only get to see the exploits of their new captain, they will also be treated to a brand new jersey worn by the Men in Blue.
Indian cricket team's jerseys have seen a steady growth in comfort and style since the forgettable 90s. With Indian cricket's brand growing each day, it bodes well for the team to be dressed in an attractive new kit.
Here is Team India's new ODI jersey:
And here is what some of the Men in Blue had to say on the occasion of the jersey launch:
Virat Kohli
“We have always been told to treat life and sport differently, which is very wrong. On the field, we are encouraged to take risks but then in life you need to be safe! It’s a huge gap that needs to be bridged. Cricket has taught me everything I know about life. I truly believe that sport helps shape your character as an individual; all you need is to believe in yourself. The self-belief that I learnt on the field makes me believe that I can accomplish anything on or off the field.”
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
“The game has been evolving over the years and the need to have kits that are designed to suit the modern game has always been the priority for the team management and Nike. Features like the 4D quickness and Zero distractions will definitely help the team on the field.”
Ravichandran Ashwin
“At the age of 21, I signed my first contract in the T20 league. My teachers, friends and family expected me to let go off my engineering dream and focus on just cricket. The last couple of years before that had been a struggle to maintain sport and studies efficiently. Cricket has given me the self-belief and confidence that I can do anything I put my head to. It would have been easy to just focus on my cricket, but then today I wouldn’t have been an engineer who plays for the Indian Cricket team.”
