Why ICC Champions Trophy winners receive white coats? Tradition explained

India clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy title on Sunday by defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets in a thrilling final. The victory was celebrated not only with the coveted trophy but also with the tradition of awarding the Indian team special white coats, an iconic symbol of their hard work and determination throughout the tournament. The final, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, saw New Zealand, led by captain Mitchell Santner, opting to bat first after winning the toss. The Kiwis set a target of 252 runs, finishing with 251 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs. India, in response, chased down the target in 49 overs, losing six wickets in the process.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by ICC (@icc) Following the victory, each member of the Indian squad was presented with a winner’s medal, and special white coats. The coats were emblazoned with the ICC Champions Trophy logo and featured golden buttons, making them a unique memento of their achievement. The Champions Trophy is the only ICC tournament in which every player of the winning team is specially awarded a white coat. These white coats are given to the team that wins the Champions Trophy as a symbol of honour, representing the players' hard work and determination. In a statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC), it was explained that every match in the ICC’s most prestigious tournament, the Champions Trophy, is significant, where teams not only compete for the trophy but also for this valuable white coat, which is a symbol of superiority and determination. According to the ICC, the white coat is an honorary badge that enhances the stature of the champions. The coat is a symbol of unparalleled determination that inspires generations. Wearing the white coat represents the journey where players risk everything to win the trophy. When did this tradition start, and which teams have worn the white coat? Although the Champions Trophy began in 1998, the tradition of awarding the white coat to the tournament winners started in 2009 during the sixth edition in South Africa. Under the leadership of Ricky Ponting, Australia became the first team to be awarded the honorary white coat after defeating New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final. In 2013, India earned the honour of wearing the white coat after defeating England in the Champions Trophy final in Birmingham. In 2017, Pakistan won the Champions Trophy by defeating India by 180 runs at The Oval, and Sarfaraz's team was awarded the special white coat.

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