The Indian team will debut their new kits during the World
Test Championship final, starting June 7
The BCCI has signed a new
partnership deal with global sportswear brand Adidas, which will run till March
2028. A BCCI release confirmed that Adidas will be the sole supplier of all
"match, training and travel wear" for the men's, women's and youth
teams. The Indian team will debut their new kits during the World Test
Championship final against Australia at the Oval, starting June 7.
"With its rich historical
legacy in sports, world class products, and strong global reach, Adidas will
play an important role in driving the performance and future success of
different categories of Indian cricket," Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary,
said.
Neelendra Singh, the General
Manager of Adidas India, said the deal marked a "historic moment" for
the brand.
"We are proud to see the
three stripes on the Indian cricket team. This is our moment to present Cricket
to the world with high quality performance products for our athletes,"
Neelendra said.
"We look forward to
creating moments with our consumers through the most celebrated sport in India.
Adidas truly believes in the potential of cricket in India and through this
partnership with BCCI we will accelerate growth.
"With its rich history in
sport through its long term and innovative agreements with the likes of World
Champions AFA (Argentina Football Association), the All Blacks, Major League
Soccer, and sports teams all over the globe, the new partnership with the BCCI
will further enhance the brand's presence across the region and strengthen its
commitment towards growing sports in India."
In August 2020, the BCCI invited
a fresh tender for the rights to the national team's kit and merchandise. In November
that year, soon after Nike's 15-year association with the BCCI ended, the
board awarded the kit-sponsorship rights to MPL Sports, an e-sports
platform, on a three-year contract.