Cricketers chose 1992 World Cup jersey, reveals Arun Dhamal

As Indian cricket team is set to resume international cricket, the cricketers will wear a new retro-themed jersey for their upcoming limited-overs series against Australia. The jersey revealed by Shikhar Dhawan for the first time on his Twitter, will have the iconic dark blue colour theme from the 1992 World Cup.

MPL revisits 1992 World Cup

Nike decided to end its long-term association in September with the Indian cricket team. Mobile Premier League (MPL) Sports bagged a deal from BCCI as the new kit sponsor of Team India for three years. As per a BCCI official, the new kit sponsor could not copy the design used by Nike. India’s new manufacturing kit MPL, their first official association with the Indian cricket team decided to revisit the look that is still recalled by the Indian fans. The 1992 World Cup was the first edition of the tournament where matches were played with a white ball and coloured clothing.

Kohli gives nod

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhamal informed that the BCCI and MPL had asked cricketers for their opinion. Reportedly, Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli had given his nod to the new jersey. The Indian cricket board had consulted with him before the Indian squad left for Australia.

“As MPL is a new sponsor, they cannot use a design similar to what the previous sponsor had. The MPL had sent us a few designs for the one-day kit, including the design from 1992. We asked the cricketers to give their opinion. They chose the one which was worn by our players during the 1992 World Cup,” BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said.

But this jersey will be a temporary one. MPL is scheduled to come up with a new design soon, as disclosed by Dhumal. “As a new sponsor (MPL Sports), they will eventually have to come with a design of their own. They will have to use their own technology (for creating fabric),” Dhumal added.