T20 World Cup 2024: Rating Team India's T20 jerseys
Team India’s jersey for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup was unveiled by Adidas, the official kit sponsor of the Indian cricket team, on Monday, May 6. The Men in Blue are among the 20 teams that will be featuring in the ICC event that will be held in the West Indies and the United States from June 1 to June 29.
The new jersey was officially launched through a video on Adidas’ social media handle which features key members of the squad including skipper Rohit Sharma, seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. In the clip, a chopper is seen carrying the jersey that Indian team will wear at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
In the wake of Team India getting a new jersey ahead of this year's T20 World Cup, we rate the T20 kits worn by Men in Blue over the years.
#2007 (10/10)
India’s 2007 jersey is special because the team won the inaugural T20 World Cup that year. The Men in Blue donned a traditional light blue kit, which fans were used to in ODI cricket. With the format in its nascent stages back then, the uniform was clear of clutter. There was a tricolor pattern on the side of the t-shirt and “India” written in yellow.
Call it a coincidence, but the clarity of thought was pretty evident in the manner MS Dhoni’s young brigade performed. They went on to lift the title, beating arch-rivals Pakistan in a pulsating final.
#2009 and 2010 (6.5/10)
By the time the second T20 World Cup was played in 2009 in England, Team India’s jersey had changed quite significantly. Unfortunately, so did their fortunes. India’s 2009 and 2010 T20 kits saw the light blue shade being replaced by a prominently darker one.
The collars were orange, while the colors of the national flag were designed in a strip on one side. Compared to the iconic 2007 jersey, this one lacked that eye-catching impact to some extent. Speaking of their on-field performances, they failed to reach the semi-finals in both editions of the T20 World Cup.
# 2012 (7.5/10)
Team India’s jersey for the 2012 T20 World Cup was strikingly similar to the one the Men in Blue donned when they lifted the 50-over World Cup at home. Unlike 2009 and 2010, India switched back to a lighter shade of blue even as the tricolor strip remained.
There was nostalgia attached to the jersey considering what the team had achieved a year back. Many stars from the 50-over World Cup triumph were part of the 2012 T20 World Cup as well. However, the result was rather disappointing. In the tournament held in Sri Lanka, Team India again failed to reach the knockouts.
#2014 (8/10)
During the 2014 T20 World Cup, India donned a predominantly classic look. The light blue style was retained although the t-shirt had a slightly darker shade. There was an attractive pattern on the shoulders.
Overall, the look of this jersey was uncomplicated and, as a result, easy on the eye. As for their performance in the tournament in Bangladesh, it was their best since the inaugural edition. They made the final, but went down to Sri Lanka.
#2016 (8.5/10)
Team India’s 2016 T20 World Cup jersey had a genuinely different feel to it. Although the classic blue flavor was retained, and rightly so, the design was enhanced with reddish-orange stripes on top. The pattern gave a sense of novelty to the outfit.
The 2016 T20 World Cup was played in India. The Men in Blue did well to reach the semi-finals, where they ran into a rampant West Indies.
#2021 (6/10)
India’s 2021 T20 World Cup jersey was as disappointing as their on-field performance. The color was changed to dark blue again with a pattern running across the t-shirt. The inside of the collar was orange while “India” was printed with the same color. The jersey seemed to be trying too hard to impress.
The Indian team also failed to make much of an impact. In the tournament played in the UAE, Team India failed to reach the semi-finals, going down to Pakistan and New Zealand rather badly in the Super 12 encounters.
#2022 (9/10)
Team India’s jersey for the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia could be rated as the most attractive since the inaugural event. The design was highly eye-catching without going overboard. The different elements seemed to have been incorporated thoughtfully.
The main shade in the jersey conformed to a more classic light blue avatar. The dark blue rested on the shoulders of the players, while the dynamic pattern on the t-shirt completed the chic look. The plain trousers brought in a much-needed contrast for an esthetic feel.
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Team India ended up reaching the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup, but we hammered by England by 10 wickets in Adelaide.
#2024: (7/10)
Team India jersey for the 2024 T20 World Cup features orange color prominently on the sleeves and on the side strip of the T shirt as well. The majority of the new jersey is blue in color.
It also features tri-color on the collar, with logo of Adidas and BCCI on the front. Dream 11 and India are prominently displayed on the jersey. The kit, however, lacks the vibrancy of some of the earlier Men in Blue T20 jerseys and has a somewhat dull feel to it.
(Which is your favorite Team India T20 jersey? Do you share your thoughts and valuable inputs in the comments section.)