NBA News: The NBA Finals spotlight extends beyond players to the referees, who earn a unique honor: a custom white jacket. This coveted garment, symbolizing yea ...

Officiating in the NBA Finals and receiving the coveted White Jacket, which is awarded to referees selected for the championship series, is an honor. Earning that apparel isn’t easy, either.

The tradition of awarding white jackets to the Champions Trophy-winning team is a relatively recent one in cricket, dating back to the 2009 edition of the tournament, which was hosted by South Africa.

During the celebratory moments of the Champions Trophy 2025 victory, Team India donned special white jackets before lifting the trophy. This tradition, introduced by the ICC, is a way to honour ...

By awarding white jackets to Champions Trophy winners, the ICC reinforces the significance of the tournament while honouring the victorious team with a mark of distinction.

India clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy title, defeating New Zealand in the final on Sunday, March 9, but the spotlight also fell on the iconic white jackets.

Although the Champions Trophy was first played in 1998, the white jackets were not part of its winning offer until the sixth edition of the tournament, held in South Africa. Ricky Ponting's ...

The white jacket tradition in the ICC Champions Trophy began in 2009 -- symbolizing excellence and victory. Here’s why the winners of the 2025 final will don this iconic attire.

VNR with Wasim Akram available for download via the ICC’s Online Media Zone To watch the White Jacket promo click here Fans can register their interest for tickets here The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy ...