The Indian cricket team has donned various jerseys throughout its illustrious history. From the early days of white attire to the introduction of coloured jerseys, Team India has showcased a wide array of designs and colours. Let’s take a look at the top 10 jerseys worn by the Indian cricket team.
1985 Jersey
The first coloured jersey worn by India featured a light blue colour with yellow in the middle and around the collars. This iconic jersey made its debut during the Benson & Hedges World Championship in Australia, where India emerged victorious.
1991-92 Jersey
This classy jersey had a dark blue shade with a patch of light blue on the shoulders. It also sported green, red, and white stripes above the chest, while “India” was stitched out in yellow in the middle.
1997 Jersey
A refreshing change for the Men in Blue, this light blue jersey featured a huge BCCI logo sewn across the centre. It completely removed yellow from the design, creating a clean and appealing look.
1998 Jersey
With dark blue circular designs all across and players’ names in dark blue, this jersey stood out from the rest. The team name was the only element in yellow.
The Coca-Cola Cup 1998 Jersey
Introducing the tri-colour onto the jersey for the first time, this light blue jersey had the tri-colour on the sides. The primary colour was light blue, and yellow was completely removed.
2003 World Cup Jersey
Similar to the 2002 design, this jersey featured additional black patches on the shoulder and sides, giving it an aesthetic appeal. It became a fan favourite, although India ended as runners-up in the tournament.
2011 World Cup Jersey
Probably the most loved jersey of them all, as India won the World Cup after 28 years of wearing it. The shade of blue became lighter, with patches of orange on the track pants. The tri-colour was patched across on either side, adding to its popularity.
2015 World Cup Jersey
In 2015 World Cup India word dark blue jersey with ‘India’ written on the chest with orange with a white border. India’s 2015 World Cup jersey was manufactured from recycled plastic bottles.