Top 10 ODI kits of all time

Traditionally, cricket was played between two sides wearing whites, collectively known as “cricket whites”, but that changed following Kerry Packer’s introduction of World Series Cricket back in 1977.

Packer identified the sport as one with incredible marketability, but saw that it wasn’t being properly harnessed. He introduced a wealth of options to increase the profitability of the sport, many of which are still in use today. Day/night cricket, broadcaster intervention and the game becoming fully professional are all consequences of Packer’s breakaway competition.

However, nothing has quite transcended the game quite like the introduction of coloured cricket kits. They were a novelty when introduced as an alternative to whites back in World Series Cricket, but they’re now seen the world over in both domestic and international cricket.

The first major tournament where they were used was the 1992 Cricket World Cup and there have been some fantastic shirts produced since. On the other hand, there have also been some absolute howlers which haven't done well in the market.

I’ve picked out what I think are the best 10 ODI kits from over the years.

#10 Pakistan (1999)

This two-toned green strip was worn by the Pakistan national team which finished runners-up in the 1999 World Cup. The majority of the shirt and the trousers and cap are lime green, but what really makes this kit is the neat blend of green when it comes to the star on the jumper.

You won't see a kit like this made today.

#9 Sri Lanka (2015)

After finishing as runners-up in India in the 2011 World Cup, Sri Lanka travelled to Australia in 2015 wearing one of their best ever ODI kits.

It featured the traditional Sri Lankan blue and yellow, but it's the design on the shirt that's most eye-catching.

#8 Australia (2003)

Australia produced some fantastic ODI kits around the turn of the century, which happened to match the ability of the side.

This particular one features the classic Australian green and gold combination, but it's the green trim down the side that completes it. Add the stars on the front to make it look like the flag and you've got all the makings of one of the all-time great kits.

#7 Australia (2005)

There's a bit more going on with this Australian strip than the one in 2003. There are two green strips on the trousers, while the stars have changed colour from white to green.

However, the green sleeves with the yellow stripes make for a nice blend. This is one of the most underrated ones about.

#6 England (2001)

England started off the early 2000s with a fantastic two-toned blue kit. A blue torso matched the trousers and the cap, but the change in colour when it came to the sleeves makes this one.

White logos also enhance this vintage ODI kit.

#5 South Africa (2006)

Sometimes less is more and that's exactly the case when it comes to this South African strip from the mid-2000s.

Produced by Hummel, this kit features a nice blend of green, combined with a cracking yellow collar and trim down the side of the shirt and trousers. There's no sponsor logo, just clear identification of the nation that was wearing the strip.

#4 England (2012)

The Royal Blue of this England ODI kit, combined with the red trim is what makes this strip so fantastic. This was by far the best kit that Adidas produced for the England team and having seen what New Balance has done for the ODI and T20 kits, it's unlikely to be topped anytime soon.

#3 India (2011)

As hosts of the 2011 World Cup, India became the first nation to win the competition on home soil defeating Sri Lanka in the final and this was the kit that was worn.

Produced by Nike, it features a rich blue colour, but it's the trim down the sides that make it so good. The blue, combined with the orange, white and green of the Indian flag make this one to remember!

#2 England (1992)

This pale blue strip with the dark blue, green, red and white stripes on the shoulders is one of the most-coveted England shirts ever produced.

It can still be found in shops and online today, as well as in the stands around England games.

As it's the first ODI shirt produced for the national side, this one goes down as one of the best.

#1 Australia (2006)

This kit features the right blend of absolutely everything. There's enough gold for Australians to be kept happy, on the trousers and the sleeves, but the perfect tone of green makes this the best ODI strip of all time.