SAFF Championship 2018: India vs Sri Lanka, 5 Talking Points

#5 Blue Tigers in a coat of orange paint

#BlueTigers, #BackTheBlue etc. are just some of the hashtags associated with the national team. So when you see the team coming out in an all-orange kit, that's the first surprise. #BackTheOranje?

You think it maybe has something to do with the traditional blue colours clashing with those of the Lankans, but no the Lankans wore maroon.

So why did this match feature two teams wearing colours of the same hue, making for an altogether disconcerting watching experience? Your guess is as good as mine. Guess they went the extra mile to prove that this is a 'new-look Indian team'.

It was a sight for sore eyes only made worse by the Indian's hitting every thing but the back of the net with their attempts on goal.

We'll wait and see if this is a tournament-long approach with this kit or just an aesthetic oversight on the part of the Indian contingent and the tournament organizers.