Here’s Why India Will Sport an ‘Orange Jersey’ Against England

Virat Kohli made it clear in the pre-match press conference that blue is and will remain the Indian team’s colour.

Indian team will sport their ‘away’ jersey against England on Sunday.

(Photo Courtesy: ICC)

The Indian Cricket team will be sporting their ‘orange jersey’ as a part of UNICEF’s ‘One Day For Children’ Campaign’ during their game against England on 30 June at Edgbaston. The money raised will support UNICEF’s work in cricket-playing nations to help children be healthy as well as learn to play.

Meanwhile, the match between India and England will be a momentous occasion. With a massive crowd and being attended by high-profile officials, the match has garnered a lot of eye balls. Celebrities and legends of the game will join the action with unique activations and fundraising both in stadium and across the live broadcast.

“As part of our continuing work with UNICEF through Cricket for Good, we are delighted to launch #OneDay4Children and use the platform of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 to help more children to play and be healthy.”

Dave Richardson, ICC Chief

“This is our most ambitious charity project to date and we know that cricket’s one billion fans will come together to help build a better world for every child,” Richardson further added.

The ICC also shared a video of the Indian team unveiling their kit for the game.

Meanwhile, Indian skipper Virat Kohli made it clear in the pre-match press conference that blue is and will remain the colour of the Indian team and that the kit will be used for just one game.

“For one game, it's fine. I don't think permanently we'd be heading in that direction because blue has always been our colour, very proud to wear that. For a change and looking at the occasion, it's a very smart kit,” said Kohli.