Top 5 changes in cricket gear since the 80s

3) Coloured clothing

World Cup 1992: When World Cup Cricket had colour added to it

Since the introduction of the game in 1877, white clothing has been a regular in the battle between the ball and the willow. Cricket was a summer sport and white seemed to be the most appropriate colour to reflect the sun’s radioactive rays. It also added to the comfort of the players.

Till 1978, cricket was played in whites, but Kerry Packer had some other plans in mind. White clothing was ditched and for the first time coloured clothing was used during the World Series Cricket in November 1978 when a WSC West Indies XI locked horns with a WSC Australia XI.

It was an experiment, which went back to white clothing for the next fourteen years. In 1992 things changed for a permanent journey. The year saw the first ever World Cup being played in coloured clothing.

There have been several variations in the ODI jerseys. They are designed with different sponsors and their logos. The manufacturers are also different nowadays. The Indian cricket team’s jersey is manufactured by Nike.

The customisation of the clothing also takes place as per the comforts of the players. They are lightweight, properly ventilated and have collars that ensures sun protection.