Why ICC Champions Trophy Winners Wear White Jackets: Tradition Explained

Why Do ICC Champions Trophy Winners Wear White Jackets?

ICC Champions Trophy White Jackets: This time the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is starting from 19 February. This time the tournament to be played between 8 countries under the hosting of Pakistan will be played under the joint hosting of Pakistan and UAE. The first match will be played between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Why Do ICC Champions Trophy Winners Wear White Jackets?

Recently, former Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram was seen getting white jackets prepared for the winners of the multination tournament. Its video was also shared by the ICC on its official X account.

After the release of this video, the question is coming to the mind of the fans why does the last Champions Trophy-winning team wear white jackets? So let’s try to answer your question through this news:

It is worth noting that the ICC Champions Trophy has been played since the year 1998, but the trend of wearing white jackets by the players of the winning team came in the year 2009. This year Australia won the tournament in South Africa and the team wore white jackets. Since then this tradition has been followed by the winning team of every season.

Also Read: India vs Pakistan: A Highly Coveted Match in Champions Trophy

Origins of the White Jacket Tradition

Well, the Champions Trophy winning team is also presented with white jackets apart from the trophy. The trophy that the players win is kept in the board’s office but the coat remains with each player forever. According to a recent statement released by the ICC, the white jacket worn by the players is a badge of honour that signifies their unflinching determination and greatness.

Every match counts in ICC’s highest stakes event format where teams not only compete for the Champions Trophy but also for the coveted white jacket that symbolizes the ultimate measure of their greatness and determination. The white jackets are a symbol of the constant pursuit of tactical brilliance and a legacy that inspires generations.

The Symbolism Behind the White Jacket

Winning the white jacket symbolizes the journey of putting everything at stake for victory. Since cricket is called a ‘gentleman’s game’ and the white colour is considered a symbol of purity, honesty and fairness, hence it is gifted to the players.

“Get All cricket updates on Our Telegram & WhatsApp Community”

MyFinal11 T20 11 Telegram Channel

MyFinal11 T20 11 WhatsApp Channel

MyFinal11 Pro Fantasy Guide