Controversy erupts over Indian hockey team’s jersey; who called the saffron color ‘shameful’?

Controversy erupts over Indian hockey team’s jersey; who called the saffron color ‘shameful’?

A controversy has arisen regarding the Indian hockey team’s jersey ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup. The Indian team, which has played in blue jerseys for decades, will now appear in an orange kit for the World Cup. As soon as this news broke, people began raising questions. Now, Indian hockey legend and former captain Viren Rasquinha has questioned the decision to change the jersey color. He wrote on social media, “I must say that @TheHockeyIndia has done a lot of good work for Indian hockey. But this decision is quite shameful. The blue jersey has always been the identity and legacy of the Indian hockey team. I, too, wore the blue jersey with pride for many years. Fans want to see their Indian team in the blue jersey. So, what exactly is the logic behind making them wear an orange jersey?”