The first pictures of Team India posing in the new orange away jersey are out ahead of the India vs England match at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The BCCI released images of MS Dhoni, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami and other members of the Indian Cricket Team. In the images posted on the Team India Instagram page, the men in blue can be seen posing as the men in orange and blue. The pictures have received mixed reactions with some fans praising the jersey while some saying they like the original blue jerseys better. Team India Orange 'Away' Jersey First Look: Nike Confirms Virat Kohli & Co. Will Wear Alternate Kit in India vs England World Cup 2019 Match (View Pics)
The jersey images was officially released by Nike earlier on Friday. “Team India will debut its first ever Away Kit in Birmingham on 30th June 2019. The ODI and Away Kit designs launched this year are inspired by the young new generation of India and the fearless spirit of the national teams," Nike said in an official statement on Friday. Team India’s New ‘Orange’ Away Kit Revealed: Twitter Goes Crazy With ‘Kesari’ Memes to Swiggy ‘Inspired’ Jersey Taunts, Read Hilarious Reactions
Here are some photos of Virat Kohli's men wearing the new Orange and Blue jersey:
The Men in orange and blue will face England in their next match to be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday, June 30. They will be sporting the new jersey for the match. If India win the match, they will be through to the semi-finals.
Team India have so far gone unbeaten in the World Cup 2019. They have won five out of their six games while one match, against New Zealand, was washed out and ended in both teams getting one point each. Kohli and his men are currently on the second position on the points table. Fans are waiting to see the team come out in the new jersey and play their next match. Did you like the new orange jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
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