While the cricket fans and media have been speculating Team India’s orange jersey for away matches in ICC Cricket World Cup, new agency IANS revealed its first look on Sunday evening. They were given access to the look of the jersey and its rear side is orange in colour as compared to the original blue.

The agency quoted a source saying that it is not exactly an away jersey, as many people are putting it, but an alternate jersey as per the new playing rules of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

“There has been a lot of talks and speculation and people have been calling it an away jersey. But it isn't. It is an alternate jersey that the team will wear when they play England on June 30. As per the new rules, the hosts get to retain their jersey colour when they play an ICC event. Since India also have a blue jersey like England, there is a slight change in colour,” the source explained.

First look of Team India's 'Orange Jersey' for away matches


While the tournament has already got underway with favourites England winning their first game against South Africa and defending champions Australia thrashing Afghanistan in their opening fixture, India will start their campaign against South Africa in Southampton on Wednesday.

Even before India's first game, the team management had a scare when skipper Kohli injured his thumb during a training session at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.

Kohli was seen walking off the ground with his right thumb dipped in ice. Before that, Team India physio Patrick Farhat attended him and assessed the situation.

(With Inputs From IANS)