Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma unveil India’s new jersey for T20 World Cup 2026

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Cricket fans were treated to a special moment during the mid-innings break of the second ODI between India and South Africa in Raipur, as Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma officially unveiled India’s new jersey for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The reveal took place under lights at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, marking the first public showcase of the kit India will wear as co-hosts of next year’s marquee event alongside Sri Lanka.

Rohit, attending in his capacity as tournament brand ambassador, walked out with Tilak and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia as a promotional video lit up the giant screen. The duo held up the new shirts near the boundary line, greeted by loud cheers, waving tricolours, and chants from a packed Raipur crowd who witnessed the in-stadium debut of India’s latest limited-overs look.

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The T20 World Cup 2026 jersey features a striking deep-blue base accented by bold orange side panels and subtle vertical light-blue striping across the front, blending nostalgia with a contemporary aesthetic. The design draws inspiration from India’s striped kits of the 1990s while incorporating sleek modern detailing.

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A notable update in this edition is the repositioning of the Indian tricolour, now prominently placed on the collar rather than stretched across the shoulders. The BCCI crest sits on the left chest, with the kit sponsor logo on the right. The jersey is made using upgraded lightweight, breathable fabric engineered to help players cope with hot evenings and high humidity across venues in India and Sri Lanka.

Speaking after the unveiling, Rohit Sharma – who captained India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title – said the new kit symbolises the mindset required for a team aiming to defend its crown at home.

“This jersey represents belief and responsibility,” Rohit said. “Whenever a player wears it, they should feel the expectations of a billion fans and the pride of playing a World Cup at home.”

Tilak Varma, one of India’s rising T20 talents, expressed excitement at being part of the launch. He described the moment as “special”, adding that he hopes to “create something memorable” in the new colours if selected in the final squad for the tournament.

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Moments after the launch, the new kit became available for purchase on the official ICC and Adidas online stores. Retail rollouts across major Indian cities will follow over the next few weeks, including limited stadium edition replicas themed around the World Cup venues.

With the unveiling creating a surge of excitement among supporters, the fresh jersey marks the beginning of India’s build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup, where expectations will be sky-high as Rohit’s men prepare to defend their global title in front of home fans.

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