'India's legacy & identity has always been blue': Ex-hockey captain Rasquinha asks 'logic' behind orange WC jersey

30-07-2026 Thu 11:39 | Sports | IANS

New Delhi, July 30 : Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has criticised Hockey India’s decision to unveil a predominantly saffron jersey for the men’s and women’s national teams ahead of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, saying the move goes against the team's long-standing identity.

New Delhi, July 30 : Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has criticised Hockey India’s decision to unveil a predominantly saffron jersey for the men’s and women’s national teams ahead of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, saying the move goes against the team's long-standing identity.

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'India's legacy & identity has always been blue': Ex-hockey captain Rasquinha asks 'logic' behind orange WC jersey

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