Indian cricket team's Asian Games 2023 jersey revealed, evokes mixed reactions | WATCH

The premature unveiling of the Indian cricket team's jersey for the upcoming 2023 Asian Games has caused a stir on social media. The Asian Games are scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8. The jersey design is said to draw inspiration from India's diverse art forms, paying homage to the country's rich cultural tapestry. It incorporates various art forms from each Indian state and prominently features the word 'India' in bold white-coloured letters at its center.

3 things you need to know

• The men's cricket event at the Asian Games 2023 is slated to start on September 28
• All games will be played in T20 format at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field
• Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named the captain of the men's team, while Harmanpreet will lead the women's team

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Indian cricket team's jersey for Asian Games 2023

In a video shared on the official social media of JSW Sports, Indian women's team cricketer Shafali Verma could be seen sporting the new jersey. Netizens have their say on the new jersey for Team India and the Indian Asian Games contingent.  

Earlier this week, on Tuesday, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) officially revealed the ceremonial attire and playing outfit intended for the Indian contingent. Leading the Indian cricket team will be Rituraj Gaikwad, the opening batsman for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Gaikwad prepared for the event by attending a practice session in Pune, sharing a glimpse of it on his Instagram story.

Remarkably, this marks the first-ever participation of the Indian cricket team in the Asian Games. The Indian women's team was given permission last year to take part in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The event did not feature any men's cricket competition. 

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Asian Games 2023: Cricket squads (Men and Women)

Team India (Senior Men) squad for 19th Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk)

Standby list of players: Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Sai Sudarsan.

Team India (Senior Women) squad for 19th Asian Games: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Devika Vaidya, Anjali Sarvani, Titas Sadhu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Minnu Mani, Kanika Ahuja, Uma Chetry (wk), Anusha Bareddy

Standby list of players: Harleen Deol, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, Saika Ishaque, Pooja Vastrakar

Image: X/BCCI