Delhi: On Sunday, when India won the tournament and raised the trophy, the eyes of the people were not only on the Champions Trophy but also on the white jackets of the Indian team. After defeating New Zealand by four wickets, before the trophy celebrations, the entire Indian team was specially designed to be prepared, with the tournament logo.
What is the specialty of this jacket?
This jacket is given to the players of the winning team as memorable for life, just as the ‘Masters’ winner is given a green jacket in golf. A special video was made for the launch of this year’s jacket, in which Pakistan’s legendary cricketer Wasim Akram was shown preparing the jacket.
The ICC described it as “a symbol of greatness and determination” and said, “White jacket is not just an honor but the identity of the Champions. This tells the story of the team’s strategic talent and the journey inspired by the coming generations. ”
When did this tradition begin?
The Champions Trophy began in 1998, but the trend of white jacket began in 2009 with a tournament in South Africa.
For the first time, Australia captain Ricky Ponting and his team were given this jacket after defeating New Zealand. After this, India wore this jacket by defeating England in the tournament held in England and Wales in 2013.
But in 2017, Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs and stopped it from wearing this jacket for the second time.
How is a jacket made?
The ICC ensures that players get jackets according to their fittings. Therefore, a tailor is sent to the players of both teams who reach the finals of the tournament, which takes them correctly.
This jacket of Champions Trophy is very special not only for cricket but also from the perspective of style.
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