Hold onto your cricket hats because India’s ICC World Cup 2023 jersey just got a stunning makeover! The three classic white stripes over the shoulder have made way for India’s vibrant tri-colour. With only a fortnight left until the ICC World Cup 2023 kicks off, this jersey upgrade has added a pinch of spice to the cricket fever.
In a double dose of excitement, the ICC dropped the official tournament anthem, ‘Dil Jashn Bole,’ which sparked a lively debate on social media. But that was just the beginning of the action! Adidas, India’s kit partner, stepped up their game and released their very own anthem for the Indian cricket team. Clocking in at 2 minutes and 21 seconds, this anthem titled “Impossible Nahi Ye Sapna, 3 Ka Dream Hai Apna” captures India’s relentless pursuit of their third ODI World Cup victory.
Remember the glorious moments when Kapil Dev led India to their first ODI World Cup win in 1983? How about the jubilation when MS Dhoni secured India’s second title in 2011? Sandwiched in between, India clinched the T20 World Cup in 2007. The Adidas anthem features cricketing icons like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav.
“1983 – where it all began. 2011 – the glory days.
2023 – the dream continues.
Impossible nahi yeh sapna, #3kaDream hai apna,” tweeted BCCI. Beyond the catchy rap and the rallying cry for India’s ICC trophy drought, the anthem video also gave us a sneak peek at India’s revamped World Cup jersey.
But that’s not all, folks! The India jersey for the World Cup 2023 boasts tri-colour stripes, and fans on the internet can’t stop applauding this genius move by Adidas. The orange, white, and green stripes on the shoulder have taken the jersey to a whole new level.
There’s more to this jersey transformation: during the World Cup, you won’t spot the Dream 11 logo on it. ICC rules dictate that only the team’s name can grace the center of the jersey. Despite not clinching an ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy, India enters the ODI World Cup as one of the top contenders. With a formidable squad, impressive recent performances, and the comfort of home conditions, India looks set to make their mark. And let’s not forget, they warmed up perfectly by securing the Asia Cup for the eighth time.
Get ready for the action! India, the two-time ODI World Cup champions, begin their campaign against Australia on October 8th in Chennai. The tournament opener will see England and New Zealand battle it out in Ahmedabad, a thrilling rematch of the last edition’s final. Cricket enthusiasts, this World Cup promises to be a rollercoaster ride you won’t want to miss!
