Why is the Indian cricket team called men in blue?
Indian cricket team is also known as Men in blue and everyone is aware of the reason. It’s the blue jersey which signifies Indian team. But the interesting thing that very few people know about exact reason behind it.
What is the jersey color of India in cricket?
Finally, after various discussions between Government Officials, Blue was Finalized as the jersey color of India. Blue represents sky, ocean, and vastness and it is also the color of Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes. It also symbolizes the passion and vastness to achieve in the game.
Did India always wear blue jerseys in sporting events?
The Indian men’s hockey team in yellow jerseys. However having said that, one question that creeps up again is, did India always wear blue jerseys in the various world sporting events? The answer is no. Traditionally, the Indian football, hockey and volleyball team had worn either white or yellow jerseys.
Why is India’s national colour blue?
Therefore, one question that often haunts the minds of not only 1.3 billion Indians but also the majority of Indian sports enthusiasts is what is the reason behind choosing blue as the country’s sporting colour? First of all, we have to keep it in our minds that there is no particular official national colour of the Republic of India.
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What is the colour of the cricket ball?
The colour pink has been trialed as the cricket ball colour used for the traditional four day and five day longer form of cricket. It felt that the longer form of the game should be played in white or cream clothing.
When did ICC allow color uniforms in international one day cricket?
West Indies XI took on Australia XI in the Kerry Packer’s world series in 1978. The audience enjoyed this and around 50k people came to watch this first-ever day-night match. Westindians came in pink while Australians were in the wattle gold. 14 years after this match, in 1992 finally ICC allowed color uniforms in international one day cricket.