White Blazer in ICC Champions Trophy: The day of March 9, 2025 has become immortal in the history of Indian cricket. On the same day, Team India defeated New Zealand and won the Champions Trophy title for the third time. Ravindra Jadeja’s four, which won India, was fiercely shared on social media. But at present, the Indian team got the white coat (White Blazer) in the most discussion. Know here why the Champions Trophy winner is given a white coat and what is its importance?
Why did Team India get white blazer?
Although the Champions Trophy tournament started in 1998, but the tradition of giving white blazer to the winning team started in the year 2009. The official website of the ICC has been described as hidden behind the white coat. According to ICC, the white coat is given as ‘badge of honor’. In clear terms, the white coat is for showing respect, perseverance and greatness towards the winning team. It is also a symbol to inspire generations to come. Getting white blazer also shows the passion that the winning team engaged to win the trophy.
Who was the first time white blazer?
The tradition of honoring the Champions Trophy winner with the White Blazer began in the year 2009. The 2009 tournament was played in South Africa, but reached Australia and New Zealand in the final. In the final, the Australian team captained by Ricky Ponting defeated New Zealand by 6 wickets to win the Champions Trophy title. Australia was the first team that was given a white coat as an honor. Remind you that India was also given this coat to the winner of the 2013 Champions Trophy and in 2017, Pakistan was also given a white blazer as an honor.
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