ICC T20 World Cup is the grandest T20I event in the world. Nations from all across the world compete in qualifying tournaments to earn a place in the biggest event. This year, 16 teams, namely Scotland, Netherlands, Ireland, Zimbabwe, UAE, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Namibia, India, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, England and New Zealand will compete in the T20 WC.
Ahead of the mega event, all teams tend to launch their special jerseys for the tournament. Over the last 15 years, fans have witnessed some masterclass jerseys, while some jerseys were used once or not used at all after a grand launching. Here’s a look at five forgotten T20 World Cup jerseys.
1. The jersey which India never wore in T20 World Cup
India launched a tricolor kit for the ICC T20 WC in 2012. It had the colors saffron, white and green on one shoulder, while the rest of the jersey was of blue color. However, just before the mega event, the BCCI reverted to the 2011 World Cup jersey.
2. Sri Lanka’s T20 WC 2007 jersey
Thoughts on this Sri Lanka jersey from the 2007 ICC Men's #T20WorldCup? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/NBJ1l89t65
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) September 15, 2020
For some reason, Sri Lanka opted for a lighter shaded jersey during the inaugural T20 WC event in South Africa. They had a forgettable tournament and even the fans tend to forget this jersey.
3. Scotland’s T20 WC 2016 jersey
Scotland launch new @ICC #WT20 kit in kilts by @bespokekilts! #followscotland pic.twitter.com/udUtLpxUq1
— Cricket Scotland (@CricketScotland) February 17, 2016
Scotland are famous for their unique jerseys. Even though the team has not done so well at ICC events, their 2016 kit launch drew everyone’s attention.
4. West Indies’ rainbow jersey in T20 WC 2010
West Indies vs India in T20 WCs
— Arnav Singh (@Arnavv43) May 9, 2022
2009 : WI won by 7 wickets
2010 : WI won by 14 runs
2014 : IND won by 7 wickets
2016 : WI won by 7 wickets
On 9th May 2010
WI beat India by 14 runs.
Batting first, WI got 169 thank to Gayle 's 98 off 66
In response
India could only manage 155 pic.twitter.com/RBQEvkgCMB
West Indies hosted the 2010 edition of the mega event. Being the home team, the Men in Maroon decided to wear a special jersey. They played in the World Cup games, wearing a rainbow-theme jersey with maroon being the primary color.
5. Nepal’s 2014 T20 World Cup kit
Today marks the 8 years since Nepal made their maiden appearance in T20 WC in 2014. They beat Hong Kong by 80 runs.
— Samraat Maharjan (@MaharjanSamraat) March 16, 2022
Shakti Gauchan won player of the match for his 4-0-9-3.
Paras Khadka's wicket in the first ball was one of the highlights of the night.
Malla top-scored with 48. pic.twitter.com/4DP5aCF19j
Asian team Nepal made their only T20 WC appearance in the year 2014. They had a classy jersey, but not many fans remember it because the team crashed out in the qualifying round only.
