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And now, because I really like the talk about sports jerseys! here is my ranking of the 2023 cricket world cup Jerseys. Overall, Im going to have to say that the set of jerseys for this world cup is overall worse than the 2019 world cup jerseys... But maybe don't perceive that as horrible, the jersey are still good overall
10. Australia - This Jersey is just straight up plain. Hardly any design, a bit of aboriginal-based design seen on the side of the shirt, hardly can be seen. But there is nothing special at all in this kit for me, the jersey looks like a similar template as the 2015 wc kit, except without the stars
9. Sri Lanka - Its an overall nice jersey, there is a nice gradient of dark and lighter blue. But to be honest, what else is there though? It just looks much of the same to me, the lion picture is less animate/ more real looking which could look cool but for me it looks just a little bit out of place. However, I need to give credit for Sri Lanka, because since 2019 WC they have designed some great jerseys since then.
8. England - Well after the legendary 2019 WC England kit, I had high hopes. On first look, this 2023 England WC kit looks good clean and flashy but then this jersey just looks quite ordinary on further glances. There are already enough blue jerseys in cricket, and this England kit looks a lot like a training shirt to be honest, and then I wonder whether this even is an England shirt lol, because it really does look like a USA jersey.
7. Pakistan - It genuinely saddens me that I have ranked Pakistans Jersey so low on the list. But here are my reasons, which I have already said before: this jersey is quite bland and dull for me. Perhaps its because the green colours in this jersey are too heavy of a combination of dark and acryllic (?) green. And the star outline shape is not very evident since its too much on the outside. The material of the shirt looks off also. However, to be fair I have seen various reactions online, and it seems that most people think this jersey is great.
6. South Africa - In 2019 WC, South Africas (Home) Jersey was my least favourite, because it hardly looked like a South African cricket jersey to me. But now in 2023, they have designed are far better jersey, great job. Its a nice looking jersey, classic colours thankfully, the (separated) flag colours on the shoulders is the standout of this jersey, and the grey shape of the Protea flowers looks good also. In fact, I wouldn't be supposed at all if someone were to rank this jersey higher in the list.
5. Afghanistan - I looked back at 2019, and it turns out Afghanistan had a great 2019 WC jersey. And they have a great jersey in 2023 WC. I really like this change of design, the patterns is nice, its a bit too much black for me, but I think this will go down as one of Afghanistan's greatest ever jerseys I reckon. I also think if the pattern carries onto to the arms the kit would look even better imo. But this kit needs to be seen in matches to make a better judgment (just like other kits too to be honest).
4. New Zealand - Overall, a classic, great looking jersey. Why have I not ranked it higher in the list? Because we need to realise that (as others pointed out) New Zealand has a somewhat advantage wiht these jerseys, as Black Jerseys naturally look great, take their 2019 jersey for example. So I rated this kit on other features, and looking at the designs of this jersey, the grey outline of 'New Zealand' and the grey lines is plain and simple. In fact, the grey lines just look odd. There isn't any shapes, or patterns that represent something in New Zealand, like ferns or Koru (which are New Zealand famous plants). Nonetheless still a good looking jersey, the grey end of the arm is a good touch.
3. Netherlands - Express the Orange! Simple yet great. The blue colour with the flag colours and the end of the arm sleeves look great also, the shirt alos has nice patterns rather than just being orange only. The font of 'Netherlands' on the front of the shirt is a bit too small for me and it does somewhat hinder the jersey a bit for me. While the colours of West Indies are being missed, its great to have this Netherlands shirt, which I feel would probably be ranked as the best kit by numerous people for this WC.
2. Bangladesh - A fantastic Bangladesh Jersey! The tiger pattern of the shirt, though similar to their 2022 WC Kit, is the best pattern that suits a Bangladesh kit for me (from what Ive seen in the past). But two other things that stand out are: its a clean kit, and second is the red patterns mainly on the shoulder and a little bit on the front of the shirt near the waist. I briefly read that these red pattern design is to represent on the crafts and skills of the people of Bangladesh, which (if true) is brilliant! This jersey tells a great story. However, I doubt many people will like this jersey for the following reason: Bangladesh has it hard when designing their jersey imo, because I believe Dark green and red are two colours that really don't fit well with each other, which is why I believe over these years, Bangladesh jerseys (for me at least) are generally hard on the eye. So overall great Jersey, and to be honest, I actually think it could have been better!! If the red patterns don't just stop at shoulders, and continue to the arms also. Because the red pattern lines look a bit out of place when the shirt is tucked in.
1. India - And my favourite jersey for the 2023 WC goes to India!! Ive already written my thoughts on it (where perhaps I was hyping it up a bit too much...), basically its overall great looking jersey a nice pattern going on with the shirt, looks a little like a tiger claw? (Im not sure what it is). But anyways, what makes it look so great imo, is one the simplicity and clean look fits well, but its the Adidas three stripes representing the three main colours of the India flag that truly makes it look brilliant. The finest of touches, yet all the difference. It would be great to see more cricket team signed by Adidas!
Thanks for reading, if anyone did read it