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India’s ODI World Cup jerseys over the years
Up next, the Indian Cricket Team will participate in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
India’s ODI World Cup jerseys have witnessed several transformations over the years, reflecting the team’s journey and the changing dynamics of sponsorship and design preferences. Each jersey carries its unique significance in the annals of Indian cricket history.
Up next, the Indian Cricket Team will participate in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The design for the latest jersey was revealed on Wednesday, September 20. The mega event will be hosted by India from October 5 to November 19.
India’s ODI World Cup jerseys have evolved over the years, reflecting the changing trends in cricket and the country’s culture. Here’s an account of India’s ODI World Cup jerseys from 1975 to 2023:
White Jerseys (1975 – 1987)
1983 jersey (Source: Twitter)
1975 – The Debut Jersey: In the inaugural Cricket World Cup held in England, India made its debut in a simple, understated jersey. The jersey was predominantly white, with a darker shade used for the collar and sleeves. The team’s primary sponsor was the iconic Indian brand, Vimal.
1979 – The Vimal Connection Continues: India’s jersey for the 1979 World Cup remained largely unchanged from the previous edition. Vimal continued to be the main sponsor, and the white design was retained, with subtle alterations.
1983 – The Historic Victory Jersey: The 1983 World Cup saw India create history by winning its first-ever World Cup. The jersey was again white but featured the World Cup emblem for the first time. The Indian Cricket Board logo also appeared on the jersey, while the sponsorship saw a shift to the brand ‘Sunfeast.’
1987 – A Hint of Orange: India introduced a subtle change in its jersey for the 1987 World Cup held in the Indian subcontinent. While the base remained white, a thin orange stripe was added to the collar and sleeves. The sponsorship moved to ‘MRF.’
1992 – The Tricolor Effect
1992 Tri Colour Jersey (Source: Twitter)
The 1992 World Cup jersey underwent significant changes. India introduced the tricolor for the first time, with the flag’s colors appearing on the collar and sleeves. The jersey also featured the ‘Wills’ sponsorship logo.
1996 – The Bold New Look
1996 World Cup jersey (Source: Twitter)
India adopted a bold, new jersey design for the 1996 World Cup. India decided to retain the iconic tricolor design, but the jersey featured striking zigzag patterns. The sponsor remained ‘Wills.’
1999 – The Return of Simplicity
1999 World Cup Jersey (Source: Twitter)
India returned to a simpler, predominantly light blue jersey for the 1999 World Cup. India maintained the tricolor collar and the ‘Wills’ logo was still prominent.
2003 – The Era of the ‘Sahara’ Jersey
2003 Jersey (Source: Twitter)
The 2003 World Cup saw the Indian team sporting a primarily blue jersey with the ‘Sahara’ logo in the center. The tricolor collar and sleeves remained a key design element.
2007 – The Bolder Tricolor
2007 Jersey (Source: Twitter)
India’s 2007 World Cup jersey featured a more prominent tricolor collar and sleeves. ‘Sahara’ continued their sponsorship. However, the design of this jersey was relatively understated.
2011 – The World Champion Jersey
2011 ODI World Cup jerseys (Source: Twitter)
In India’s triumphant 2011 World Cup campaign, the jersey featured a cleaner design with a prominent tricolor collar. The ‘Sahara’ logo was still central to the jersey.
2015 – The Star-Studded Jersey
2015 Jersey (Source: Twitter)
India’s jersey for the 2015 World Cup featured a more prominent tricolor collar and sleeves. The ‘Star’ logo replaced ‘Sahara’ as the main sponsor.
2019 – The Era of ‘OPPO’
2019 Jersey (Source: Twitter)
India’s previous World Cup jersey in 2019 featured a dark blue design with a tricolor collar. The Chinese smartphone brand ‘OPPO’ was the main sponsor.
2023 – Classic Triple strips
2023 World Cup jersey (Source: Twitter)
With Adidas becoming India’s official kit sponsor in 2023, the new jersey is a classic Adidas design. The shoulder has the iconic triple strip pattern resembling the Indian National flag.
