Will team India wear saffron jersey against Pak in WC match? BCCI reacts to social media reports
Ahmedabad: Amidst widespread speculation about Team India donning a special saffron-colored jersey for their highly anticipated 2023 World Cup match against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has put an end to the rumors.
BCCI's Treasurer, Ashish Shelar, categorically denied any plans of Team India wearing an alternative match kit for the game against Pakistan.
In an official statement, Shelar refuted the media reports, dismissing them as baseless and the product of someone's imagination. He emphasized that Team India would sport their original colors at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
While it is true that Team India has introduced a new saffron-colored training kit for the World Cup, their official match jersey remains the trademark light blue color. This clarification comes after media reports stirred debates about the possibility of India wearing a saffron jersey for the blockbuster clash against Pakistan.
Notably, in the 2019 World Cup, Team India did sport a saffron and dark blue jersey against England, designated as their away kit for the tournament. However, as hosts of this edition, India is not required to have an alternate jersey.
As the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the India-Pakistan faceoff, all eyes will be on the iconic match set to take place on October 14. Before this marquee battle, Team India is scheduled to play against Afghanistan at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 11.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
