Team India’s new ODI kit

The members of the Indian team led by captain MS Dhoni and Team India kit sponsor, Nike, unveiled the team’s new ODI kit at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

The new kit, as Dhoni said, “Is an improvement over the previous one” in many ways. When creating it, the Nike designers spent several hours taking inputs from the players in terms of their requirements and preferences.

The most significant aspect of the new kit is that it is made out of 100 per cent recycled polyester, giving the fabric enhanced stretchability and moisture releasing qualities. Hence it not only serves to the players’ comfort but also plays a role in conserving the environment.

Specifying his own contribution in the design, Dhoni said, “The front part – the strands that are drawn in the front are out of our national flag (the 24 lines in the Ashok Chakra) and it gives a bit of a feel to it.

With the new shade of blue, the Men in Blue embark on the journey of the defense of their World Champions in ICC 2015 World Cup.