NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated new jerseys of the Indian cricket team revealed on Thursday ahead of the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia in England.
The new kit showcases a fresh design for all the three formats and incorporates the branding of the team's new sponsor.
The Indian cricket team's official Instagram handle revealed the jersey. The jerseys were unveiled at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
"An iconic moment. An iconic stadium. Introducing the new Team India Jerseys," said a post jointly made by Adidas India and the Indian cricket team.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) signed a 5-year deal with Adidas that will run till 2028. It has been estimated that the deal is expected to be around 350 crores over the span of five years.
“We are committed to helping grow the game of cricket and could not be more excited to partner with one of the world’s leading sportswear brands, Adidas, in this journey. With its rich historical legacy in sports, world-class products, and strong global reach, Adidas will play an important role in driving the performance and future success of different categories of Indian cricket,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said of the deal.
The top two ranked Test sides will battle it out in the marquee final at The Oval with neither team enjoying a particularly good record at the venue.
India, who finished runners-up in 2021, will be aiming to win their first ICC trophy in 10 years.