Shubman Gill narrowly avoided landing in trouble with the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the third Test at Lord’s after a small but noticeable breach of clothing regulations. Just before the start of play, during the national anthems, the Indian captain was spotted wearing a red vest under his white jersey. According to Article 19.44 of the ICC’s clothing and equipment code for Test matches, any visible undergarments beneath the shirt must be white. Coloured vests or undershirts are strictly not allowed to be seen. Fortunately for Gill, he quickly realised the issue. As the teams lined up for the first session, he discreetly buttoned up his shirt to cover the red vest — effectively resolving the breach before play began. The ICC closely monitors such details, and players can face penalties even for seemingly minor infractions, especially when the colour is visible to the naked eye.
This isn’t the first time the young skipper has found himself on the edge of a clothing-related violation. During the first Test at Headingley, Gill was seen wearing black socks, which also do not meet ICC’s clothing standards for Test matches. However, he corrected the mistake by switching to white socks the following day, again avoiding any disciplinary action. Gill’s awareness and prompt action helped him dodge a possible sanction from the ICC on both occasions. While they may seem like minor oversights, the rules are enforced seriously, especially in the traditional format of the game
