Burj Khalifa light show displays Team India’s new jersey ahead of T20 World Cup

Creating a buzz for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup, Dubai's Burj Khalifa displayed the latest Indian cricket team jersey in a light show.

Kit creator MPL sports took to their social media accounts to share the video of the new kit being displayed on the iconic building.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by MPL Sports (@mplsports)

On their Instagram handle, they wrote, “The Billion Cheers Jersey on Burj Khalifa. For the first time ever a Team India Jersey has gone up on the tallest building in the world – Burj Khalifa! Time to #ShowYourGame and support Team India.”

The Men in Blue will be donning the jersey during the warm-up matches against England and Australia on October 18 and 20, respectively.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) while unveiling the jersey, revealed that the design for the prussian and royal blue jersey was inspired by the billion cheers of fans.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) while unveiling the jersey, revealed that the design for the prussian and royal blue jersey was inspired by the billion cheers of fans. Photo courtesy: Twitter/@mufaddal_vohra

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) while unveiling the jersey, revealed that the design for the prussian and royal blue jersey was inspired by the billion cheers of fans. 

A per the schedule released by ICC, India will play two warm-up games, one against Australia and one against England. The two warm-up games are scheduled for October 18 and October 20 with two matches a day.

The second round of the tournament which is the Super 12 stage, will begin in Abu Dhabi on October 23, with the Group 1 match between Australia and South Africa. India will play its first competitive match against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24, with the game scheduled to commence live at 10:00 pm SGT (7:30 pm IST).