Adidas unveils Team India's jersey for 2023 ODI World Cup
Team India have unveiled their brand new jersey for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to take place on home soil, starting next month.
The much-awaited jersey was released via a song sung by celebrated Indian singer Raftaar, titled '3 Ka Dream'. It is a testament to the undying support for the Men in Blue, the '3 Ka Dream' signifies millions of fans dream of seeing their team win a third ODI World Cup after 1983 and 2011.
The apparel sponsor Adidas has brought a change in the Men in Blue jersey to celebrate the showpiece event being played in India. They have replaced the three white stripes on the shoulders with the vibrant tricolour.
The BCCI logo on the left side of the chest now bears two stars, which signifies India's ODI World Cup victories.
Team India to begin their World Cup campaign against Australia on October 8
Team India will begin their ICC 2023 World Cup campaign against five-time champions Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 8.
The hosts will then take on Afghanistan in their second match in Delhi on October 11. The marquee clash between India and Pakistan will now be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14, one day prior to the initial schedule.
The Men in Blue will take on Bangladesh in Pune on October 19, followed by a clash against last edition's runner-up New Zealand on October 22 in Dharamshala.
Rohit Sharma and company will then face defending champions England at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on October 29. Next, India will take on Sri Lanka on November 2 at the Wankhede Stadium followed by a game against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 5.
India’s last league game in the ICC 2023 World Cup is against the Netherlands at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on November 12.
Match 5: October 8 - India vs Australia, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 2.00 pm IST
Match 9: October 11 - India vs Afghanistan, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, 2.00 pm IST
Match 12: October 14 - India vs Pakistan, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 2.00 pm IST
Match 17: October 19 - India vs Bangladesh, Maharashtra Cricket Association, Pune, 2.00 pm IST
Match 21: October 22 - India vs New Zealand, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, 2.00 pm IST
Match 29: October 29 - India vs England, Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 2.00 pm IST
Match 33: November 2 - India vs Sri Lanka, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 2.00 pm IST
Match 37: November 5 - India vs South Africa, Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 2.00 pm IST
Match 45: November 12 - India vs Netherlands, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 2.00 pm IST