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'Embarrassing': Former hockey captain slams India's blue jersey being replaced by saffron
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Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticized Hockey India's decision to replace the team's iconic blue jersey with saffron ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup.
Rasquinha called the jersey change 'embarrassing' and questioned its necessity.
Hockey India stated the new saffron color symbolizes 'courage, sacrifice & victory' and represents new beginnings.
India's men's and women's teams will begin their World Cup campaigns in Group D.
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