Cricket Australia reveals new indigenous jersey for T20 World Cup 2022

Australia players wearing the new jersey [PC: Twitter]

In a remarkable turn of events, Cricket Australia has unveiled new jersey for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup at home. Star Australian players Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell and Josh Hazlewood were spotted wearing the new jersey during its launching event at the SCG today. 

Notably, it will be the first time the Aussies will wear an indigenous inspired jersey at a World Cup event. 

The kit was designed by Aunty Fiona Clarke and Courtney Hagen, in collaboration with Asics, with the pair having previously worked together on other Indigenous designs worn by Australia.

The long-sleeved version will see the gold and green artwork extended onto the sleeves of the top, while the pants will be black and a cap will feature the colours of both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags on the brim.

As in previous designs, the Walkabout Wickets artwork that has become a prominent motif is again central on the front of the shirt.

Australia will play their first World Cup encounter against Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand on October 22 at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. 

Australia squad for T20 World Cup 2022

Aaron Finch (c), Pat Cummins (vc), Ashton Agar, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa

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