The Saffron Controversy: A Distraction from India's Hockey Ambitions The Indian men's hockey team has been embroiled in a jersey controversy, with some former players and fans expressing dismay at the decision to switch from blue to saffron jerseys.
However, this fuss may be less about visibility than it is about the increasing influence of politics on sports administration. In the past, cricket was often seen as a symbol of national pride, but times have changed.
The Indian men's team now finds itself at the centre of a heated debate over its on field attire.