The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys as their primary kit at the upcoming World Cup, according to Times of India. This decision has drawn criticism from former India captains, with Sreejesh questioning the explanation that blue jerseys are difficult to see on blue hockey turfs. The World Cup is set to begin on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Sreejesh stated that he has no issue with the jersey color change, but criticized the reasoning behind it, saying 'if visibility is the reason, then blue jersey should never be worn again', as reported by Times of India. The change in jersey color has sparked debate among former Indian hockey team captains. However, no further details are available on the specific discussions or decisions behind the change.
The change in jersey color may have implications for the team's identity and visibility during the tournament, but the exact significance of this change is not clear from the available information.