DHAKA: The Board of Control for Cricket in India unveiled the new official Team India jersey at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ahead of the tri-series and the World Cup. The defending world champions will be involved in a tri-nation ODI tournament with England and World Cup co-hosts Australia from January 16. 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening World Cup match on February 15. 

Pakistan will also be seen in an all new kit after their jersey was launched on Thursday. Explosive all-rounder Shahid Afridi took a selfie with the team in their new shirts. 

India's new kit is made of 100% polyester. Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was among the first to tweet a picture of Team India's latest jersey.

BDST: 1036 HRS, JAN 15, 2015