India's T20 World Cup 2026 jersey was launched during the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday. (CREIMAS)Defending champions India on Wednesday unveiled their official jersey for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup to be played at home and in Sri Lanka, starting February 7.
The launch of the Men in Blue’s new jersey took place during the second ODI between India and South Africa in Raipur. The unveiling ceremony, held during the mid-innings break, featured former India captain Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma alongside BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
Rohit, who spearheaded India to their first T20 World Cup win in 17 years in 2024, was recently named the Brand Ambassador of the 2026 edition. India’s current T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, missed the ceremony because he was in Lucknow playing for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Simultaneously, vice-captain Shubman Gill was absent as he is undergoing rehabilitation for a neck injury at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
The new jersey is deep blue with vibrant orange side panels. Its design introduces two key changes: the tricolour moves to the collar, and vertical blue stripes are added to the front for textural detail.
“It’s been a long journey. We won our first World Cup in 2007, and we had to wait more than 15 years to win the next one. It’s been a long road with plenty of ups and downs, but it felt great to lift the trophy again. Now, with the World Cup happening in India, it’s going to be an exciting tournament. My best wishes are always with the team, and I’m sure everyone will be behind them, supporting them and doing their best,” said Rohit at the jersey launch ceremony during the mid-innings break.
Running from February 7 to March 8, the upcoming T20 World Cup will be a 20-team event, welcoming debutants such as Italy.
India are set to kick off their tournament on February 7 against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium. India are in Group A, where the top two teams will move on to the Super Eight. The showpiece event will conclude on March 8, which is slated for either Ahmedabad or Colombo, pending Pakistan’s tournament progression
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