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LONDON: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have officially revealed England’s new white-ball kits for the 2026 season, drawing inspiration from the team’s iconic designs of the past.
The newly launched collection includes One Day International (ODI), T20 International (T20I) and training kits, which will be worn by England’s men’s, women’s and mixed disability teams during a packed home summer that also features the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Blending nostalgia with modern design, both the ODI and T20I shirts carry a retro theme influenced by England’s colour-blocked kits from earlier eras.
The T20I strip revives the classic red and blue palette reminiscent of the mid-2000s, while the ODI kit features a refreshed blue pattern. Both designs incorporate an engineered rib collar, adding to the vintage aesthetic.
The kits were introduced through a promotional video titled ‘We’re All In’, which features current England stars alongside former fast bowler Darren Gough, who played a key role in England’s first-ever T20I against Australia in 2005 and finished his international career with nearly 500 wickets.
ECB’s Head of Commercial Partnerships, Ben Bradley, expressed enthusiasm over the unveiling, highlighting the significance of the design direction in a major year for the sport.
“It’s always a really exciting day to unveil our new kits for a season, and I’m delighted with what we’ve worked on alongside Castore,” Bradley said.
“The retro design of the white-ball kits reflect the legacy of IT20 and ODI cricket in what is a landmark year for women’s cricket, particularly, and I’m sure our fans will enjoy being a part of that this summer.”
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