Asia Cup: Ranking India’s Top 3 Jerseys In The Tournament

Rajgeeta Yadav

India's Asia Cup Jerseys [Source: @AFP]India's Asia Cup Jerseys [Source: @AFP]

For the first time in history, Team India will play a non-ICC event without a lead sponsor. When Suryakumar Yadav’s team steps out in the Asia Cup 2025, their jerseys will only have the word “India” in bold letters. No sponsor logo, no commercial branding, just pure blue.

This unusual moment comes after Dream11 suddenly pulled out of its Rs 358 crore deal with BCCI. The company exited its contract after the new Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill banned real-money gaming in India, crippling its business.

While the lack of sponsor branding may look strange at first, for many fans this is actually a chance to celebrate the simplicity of the Indian jersey.  In fact, India have had some iconic Asia Cup kits over the years. 

Let’s rank the Top 3 Indian Jerseys from past Asia Cups that fans still remember:

1. India's Asia Cup 2022 Jersey

India's Asia Cup 2022 Jersey [Source: @ICC/X.com]India's Asia Cup 2022 Jersey [Source: @ICC/X.com]

India's 2022 Asia Cup jersey is one of the most stylish modern designs. It brought back the classic dark blue shade with a bold orange touch on the collar and sides. The jersey had a sharp, energetic vibe and looked perfect under the Dubai lights. 

Notably, the 15th edition of the Asia Cup saw Virat Kohli’s return to form, including his 71st century against Afghanistan, which made this jersey even more memorable.

2. India's Asia Cup 2010 Jersey

India's Asia Cup 2010 Jersey [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]India's Asia Cup 2010 Jersey [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]

Back in 2010, Team India’s jersey stood out for its retro simplicity. With a lighter blue shade and the tricolour strokes running across the chest, it gave a patriotic feel. This was the jersey India wore when MS Dhoni was leading the Men In Blue. 

Notably, the jersey turned out to be a miracle as the team lifted the Asia Cup trophy in Dambulla, ending a 15-year title drought. It was definitely a jersey of pride and success.

3. India's Asia Cup 2023 Jersey

India's Asia Cup 2023 Jersey [Source: @BCCI/X.com]India's Asia Cup 2023 Jersey [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

The 2023 jersey was a nod to tradition with a collared design. Interestingly, it grabbed a lot of love from the fans because it combined a modern deep blue look with subtle patterns. India had a dream run in the Asia Cup 2023, beating Sri Lanka in the final by 10 wickets. 

Notably, that victory also secured India their record-extending eighth Asia Cup title, making the kit unforgettable.

The image of Mohammed Siraj tearing through Sri Lanka’s batting lineup while wearing this jersey is already an iconic memory.