Cricket fans enjoyed a special moment during the mid-innings break Second ODI between India and South Africa In Raipur, like Rohit Sharma And Tilak Verma India’s new jersey for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been officially unveiled.
Team India will wear new jersey in T20 World Cup 2025
The performance took place under the lights at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, marking the first public display of the kit that India will wear as co-hosts of next year’s premier event with Sri Lanka.
Rohit, who is participating as the brand ambassador of the tournament, walked out with Tilak and BCCI secretary Devjit Saikia The giant screen lit up as a promotional video appeared. Both holding the new shirts near the boundary line, the packed Raipur crowd loudly cheered, waved the tricolor and chanted slogans as they witnessed the debut of India’s latest limited-overs look at the stadium.
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India’s new deep-blue kit inspired by 1990s stripes with modern finishes
t20 world cup 2026 The jersey features a striking dark blue base accented with dark orange side panels and subtle vertical light blue stripes on the front, blending nostalgia with a contemporary aesthetic. The design takes inspiration from India’s striped kits of the 1990s and includes modern details.
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A notable update in this edition is the reinstatement of the Indian Tricolour, which is now prominently placed on the collar rather than the shoulders. There is the BCCI crest on the left chest, with the kit sponsor’s logo on the right. The jersey has been made using advanced lightweight, breathable fabrics to help players cope with the hot evenings and high humidity at venues in India and Sri Lanka.
Rohit Sharma: “This jersey represents trust and responsibility
Speaking after the unveiling, Rohit Sharma – who captained India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title – said the new kit epitomizes the mindset required for a team aiming to defend its crown at home.
“This jersey represents trust and responsibility,” Rohit said. “Whenever a player wears it, he should feel the expectations of a billion fans and the pride of playing the World Cup at home.”
Tilak Verma, one of India’s emerging T20 talents, expressed his excitement at being a part of the launch. He described the moment as “Specific”saying that he hopes “Create something memorable” In new colors when selected in the final squad for the tournament.
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Jerseys for sale online live; Stadium versions coming soon
Shortly after the launch, the new kit became available for purchase on the official ICC and Adidas online stores. Retail sales will be launched in major Indian cities over the next few weeks, including limited stadium edition replicas based on World Cup venues.
While the unveiling has already sparked excitement among supporters, the new jersey marks the beginning of India’s preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup, where expectations will be sky-high as Rohit’s men prepare to defend their global title in front of the home fans.
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