‘Another low’: Kapil Sibal slams saffron colour change of hockey jersey

“Logic: If the jersey is saffron, the mind may turn saffron!” Sibal wrote on X

Indian hockey has changed its traditional blue jersey to saffron for upcoming tournaments. This shift has ignited significant criticism from former players and fans alike. Hockey India cited clashes with blue turf as the primary reason for the alteration. Players and coaches collectively chose orange, which is part

4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jul 30, 2026 02:08 PM IST Indian hockey team players sport the new saffron jersey. (Photo: Hockey India)Since 1928, the Indian hockey team has strutted out on the field in different shades of blue or white almost every time at a major tournament. That will change next month. When star drag-flic