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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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
