"The change from blue to orange was made on the recommendation of the players, coaching staff, and support staff... Technically, when the team plays on blue turf, the blue jersey creates visibility-related issues. "There is a technical reason behind the move to the saffron jersey, so it is better not to make an unnecessary issue out of it. The team's jersey colour has been changed in several tournaments in the past as well. Tirkey further said Hockey India would consider the players' preference, and the jersey colour can be changed in the future based on players' preference. FIH Men's and Women's Hockey World Cups, which are scheduled to begin on August 14 and 15, respectively, in the Netherlands and Belgium.