IND vs AUS: BCCI Quashes Reports Of Team India Wearing Different Jersey For Pakistan Clash In ICC World Cup 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rubbished the reports of the Indian team wearing a different jersey for the clash against Pakistan in the ICC World Cup 2023. The match between the two arch-rivals will take place on 14th October at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. 

Recently reports came out that India will be wearing a saffron jersey for the clash against Pakistan. It was learned that the team will play in different attire as the kit will be auctioned off later to collect funds for UNESCO. The reports emerged after the Indian team was seen wearing saffron color training kits. 

Amid all the rumors, BCCI treasurer Ashish Shelar rubbished all the rumors and stated that all the reports are baseless and Indian team will be wearing their original Blue jersey for the game against Pakistan. He stated (as quoted by Indian Express): 

“We categorically dismiss the media reports that Team India will be donning an alternative match kit against Pakistan. These reports are absolutely baseless and a work of someone’s imagination. The Men in Blue will sport India colours – Blue at ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.” 

Notably, during the the 2019 World Cup, India wore different jersey in the game against England. All the teams had home and away jerseys. The Men in Blue wore saffron color attire against the hosts. The change in jersey for any team needs approval from the ICC. 

IND vs AUS: India on top against Australia in the ongoing 5th game of ICC World Cup 2023

India and Australia are currently clashing with each other in game five of the ICC World Cup 2023. The match is underway at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Pat Cummins won the toss and put the hosts into the field on what had been a hot sunny day. 

India have displayed a magnificent performance with the ball as they put Australia on the back foot. Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravichandran Ashwin have stepped up and picked 6 wickets in no time. The hosts would be hoping to wrap up the tail quickly.