New Zealand Cricket Unveils Special ODI Jersey, Rugby Teams to Visit India
New Zealand Cricket has unveiled a limited-edition ODI jersey, named 'Kotahitanga', for the Black Caps to wear during a five-match ODI series against India starting November 4, 2026. Concurrently, New Zealand's Under-20 men's and women's rugby teams are scheduled to visit India from October 22 to October 28, 2026, for a rugby series against Indian U20 teams at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Rajgir, Bihar. Both events are part of the "100 Years of Unity through Sport" program, celebrating a century of sporting ties between the two nations in 2026.
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What Happened
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a special limited-edition ODI jersey, named 'Kotahitanga', for the Black Caps to wear during a five-match One Day International (ODI) series against India, commencing on November 4, 2026. The jersey's design incorporates both Indian motifs, such as the lotus, ogee pattern, and mandala, and traditional Maori patterns like kowhaiwhai and haehae lines, a collaborative effort by artists Ben Thomason, Shiv Narandas, and Jai Pancha. Separately, New Zealand's Under-20 men's (Tama Toa) and women's (Hine Toa) rugby teams are scheduled to visit India from October 22 to October 28, 2026, for a rugby series against Indian U20 teams at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Rajgir, Bihar.
These sporting events are part of a broader "100 Years of Unity through Sport" program, which celebrates a century of sporting ties between India and New Zealand in 2026. The New Zealand touring rugby squads consist of 24 young Māori players and a six-member management group.
Key Facts
- New Zealand Cricket unveiled a limited-edition ODI jersey named 'Kotahitanga'.Namasthe TelanganaSambad
- The jersey will be worn by the Black Caps during a five-match ODI series against India.Namasthe TelanganaSambad
- The ODI series is scheduled to begin on November 4, 2026.From research
- New Zealand's Under-20 men's and women's rugby teams will visit India.Sambad
- The rugby series will take place from October 22 to October 28, 2026.From research
- The rugby matches will be held at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Rajgir, Bihar.From research
- Both events are part of the "100 Years of Unity through Sport" program.SambadNamasthe TelanganaSambad
- The program celebrates a century of sporting ties between India and New Zealand in 2026.SambadNamasthe TelanganaSambad
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