# India hockey coach backs saffron jersey change

> India hockey coach Craig Fulton says saffron jerseys improve visibility on blue turf.
- Title: India hockey coach backs saffron jersey change · India Today
- Summary: India hockey coach Craig Fulton says saffron jerseys improve visibility on blue turf. india hockey, saffron jersey, blue turf · reported by India Today.
- Keywords: india hockey, saffron jersey, blue turf, visibility, hockey india, craig fulton, men's hockey team, act title, india, India Today
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/sports/hockey/story/craig-fulton-india-hockey-saffron-jersey-change-blue-turf-visibility-3036323-2026-11-10
- Author: India Today Sports Desk
- Published: 2026-11-10T15:39:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india hockey, saffron jersey, blue turf, visibility, hockey india, craig fulton, men's hockey team, act title, india, news
## Jersey change decision
India hockey coach Craig Fulton supports switching from blue to saffron jerseys.
## Technical visibility benefit
Saffron jerseys create better contrast on blue turf for clearer player identification.
## Japan match example
Fulton explains dark blue jerseys on blue turf cause visibility issues for players.
## Saffron advantage
Orange jerseys on blue turf allow players to see each other clearly at night.
## Team performance
India men's team won Asian Games gold and defended ACT title after jersey change.
## Key takeaway

India hockey coach Craig Fulton says saffron jerseys improve visibility on blue turf for matches.