'If visibility is reason, then blue jersey should never be worn again': Sreejesh
The Indian men's and women's teams will wear saffron jerseys as their primary kit at the World Cup, which begins on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium. The move has drawn criticism from several former India captains. While Sreejesh said he has no problem with the jersey colour changing, he questioned the explanation that blue jerseys are difficult to see on blue hockey turfs.
Former Indian goalkeeper P R Sreejesh has called for the Indian men's hockey team to put aside the controversy surrounding their new saffron jerseys and focus on the World Cup. The two-time Olympic bronze medallist argued that changing jersey colours is not uncommon, as India had already worn different kits during the 2014 and 2018 World Cups.
Sreejesh expressed surprise at the debate surrounding the saffron jersey, questioning whether the controversy was due to the colour itself or visibility issues on blue hockey turfs. He stated that if the issue is visibility, the blue jersey should never be worn again, as players have been competing in blue jerseys on blue turfs for years.
Sreejesh also noted that the team should have had more time to acclimate to the new jersey before the World Cup. Despite the controversy, he expressed confidence that the Indian team would not be affected and urged the players to concentrate on their performance in the tournament.
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