Speaking to IANS, Tirkey said the team had suggested two colour options, yellow and orange, with orange players selected as it is also represented in the Indian national flag. "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 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.