The year 2024 was a memorable year for cricket, with the ICC T20 World Cup hosted by the West Indies and the USA as well as the biggest franchise league, the Indian Premier League (IPLAlthough the cricket action was the main attraction, the jerseys also stood out as they reflected diverse cultures, confidence and individuality.
Interestingly, the Uganda men’s team at the T20 World Cup had to make modifications to the jersey because the original design, inspired by the national bird, the gray crowned crane, was chosen through a public competition, with Elijah Mangeni’s design winning the hearts. Had taken. However, the ICC asked for the winged pattern on the sleeves to be removed, leading to a modified version of the jersey.
Additionally, during England Women’s tour of South Africa, the host team replaced their traditional green jersey with a black jersey during the second ODI in Durban to raise awareness against gender-based violence. The World Cup saw a creative evolution of jerseys, with all 20 participating teams coming up with different designs. Vibrant colours, patterns and cultural symbols became the topic of discussion.
Let’s take a look at the ranking of the five iconic cricket jerseys of 2024:
5. Australia T20 World Cup Jersey
Australia’s T20 World Cup jersey for this edition saw them move away from their iconic yellow kit, with a forest green livery with subtle gold accents, a design that is similar to their 2023–24 home summer kit. This dark green jersey had a gradient pattern on the top and golden underarm sections.
The side panel featured Walkabout Wickets artwork, first introduced in 2016, which shows Australian A deep connection to our indigenous heritage. This green livery also ended the series of black T20 World Cup kits worn since 2012. Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood also gave his opinion on the jersey. “When you think green and gold, you think Australia.”
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