The Indian cricket team is eagerly preparing for the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies, set to commence on Thursday. With key players arriving in Barbados, the excitement is palpable as white-ball specialists gear up for their first international assignment in nearly four months. Prior to the ICC World Test Championship final, the BCCI unveiled new jerseys for both the men’s and women’s cricket teams.
The Test kit made its debut during the WTC final against Australia in London but underwent another change following the arrival of a new lead sponsor. Building on this momentum, the women’s cricket team showcased the white-ball kits during their Bangladesh tour earlier this month, and now, the men’s team is set to follow suit during their limited-overs leg of the West Indies tour. The BCCI shared a delightful video from the official portrait sessions of Team India stars donning the new ODI jersey.
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The video featured a joyous cast, including Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jaydev Unadkat, Kuldeep Yadav, and many more. Hardik Pandya, making his first appearance since the IPL 2023 final, warmly greeted Ruturaj Gaikwad with a heartfelt hug, symbolizing the camaraderie within the team.
Test Cricket ✅
On to the ODIs 😎📸#TeamIndia | #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/2jcx0s4Pfw
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 26, 2023
Amidst cheerful moments, Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill shared a light-hearted laugh, with Ishan playfully joking about posing in front of the camera. Yuzvendra Chahal radiated happiness as he returned to competitive cricket after an absence of nearly two months. Meanwhile, fast bowling sensation Umran Malik sported a fresh new hairdo while capturing a moment with fellow pacer Mukesh Kumar, who made his India debut during the second Test against West Indies last week.
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In related news, Test specialists Ravichandran Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane, and Navdeep Saini have reportedly returned to India following the conclusion of the Test series. However, the Indian team’s tour continues with the focus now shifting to white-ball cricket. The second leg of the tour will witness India facing West Indies in three ODIs from July 27 to August 1, followed by a thrilling five-match T20I series.
As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await these exciting encounters, the Indian cricket team is all set to showcase their skills and enthusiasm on the West Indies tour, bringing the joy of the game to fans worldwide.
