Mumbai witnessed a moment of pride and excitement as Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur unveiled the new ODI kit for Team India. The event took place at the BCCI Headquarters, showcasing a jersey design that resonates with national pride and modern aesthetics.
Team India’s new ODI jersey: A blend of style and patriotism
The jersey, featuring a distinctive tricolour gradient, reflects the vibrancy and unity of Indian cricket. It is set to make its on-field debut during the India-West Indies women’s bilateral series, commencing December 22. The men’s team will don the new jersey during the ICC Champions Trophy early next year, adding an extra layer of anticipation for the iconic tournament.
A special moment for women’s cricket
In a video shared on BCCI’s Twitter handle, Harmanpreet expressed her enthusiasm. “It’s an honour to unveil the jersey today. I’m really happy that we’re the first to wear this jersey against the West Indies team. It looks beautiful, and it’s exciting to have a special ODI jersey,” she said with pride.
📍 BCCI Headquarters, Mumbai
Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI & Ms Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain, Indian Cricket Team unveiled #TeamIndia‘s new ODI jersey 👏 👏@JayShah | @ImHarmanpreet | @adidas pic.twitter.com/YujTcjDHRO
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 29, 2024
The jersey’s launch highlights the growing stature of Indian cricket and the emphasis on both style and performance in the sport.
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The official unveiling post on social media read, “Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, & Ms Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain, Indian Cricket Team, unveiled #TeamIndia’s new ODI jersey.”
📍 BCCI Headquarters, Mumbai
Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI & Ms Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain, Indian Cricket Team unveiled #TeamIndia‘s new ODI jersey 👏 👏@JayShah | @ImHarmanpreet | @adidas pic.twitter.com/YujTcjDHRO
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 29, 2024
The announcement was met with applause from fans, who eagerly await the jersey’s debut on the field.
Packed cricketing calendar for the Women in Blue
Team India’s calendar is packed with action as they gear up to host West Indies and Ireland in limited-overs series. Beginning December 15, India will play three ODIs and three T20Is against West Indies at Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. Following this, the women’s team will compete against Ireland in a three-match ODI series in Rajkot in January.
As the women’s team prepares to sport the new jersey against the West Indies, expectations are high for a strong performance.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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