Captain Harmanpreet Singh and legend PR Sreejesh are backing the move, saying it’s not about patriotism, but performance. Turns out, blue jerseys blend into blue turfs, making it hard to spot teammates during fast-paced games. Hockey India says saffron was chosen after testing multiple colours; and yes, it also happens to be on our flag. Former captains like Viren Rasquinha called it ‘embarrassing’, but others like VR Raghunath agree: if it helps players see each other better, maybe it’s worth it. The real test? How India performs at the 2026 Asian Games in their new look. After all, medals matter more than memories; even if those memories wore blue.