The Indian Premier League has transformed cricket into spectacular sport and style, with team jerseys being big symbols of identity and tradition. Among all franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore-now Bengaluru-was continually at the front in developing cricket fashion. Since 2008, RCB All Jersey Designs have undergone remarkable transformations each with unique stories of the journey of its franchise. From their red and golden yellow combination in their early stages to the modern complex design, every jersey has been a contributing factor towards building one of cricket's most recognizable team identities. Year-by-Year Evolution of RCB All Jersey Designs 2008 Image Source : Twitter In the inaugural IPL season, RCB debuted wearing a jersey that celebrated the state's cultural identity. It was a predominantly red and golden yellow jersey that mirrored the unofficial Kannada flag. Reebok was both the kit manufacturer and chest sponsor, while Royal Challenge featured on the shirt on the front and back. The jersey had the player's names in spotless white and numbers in bold black, giving the team that had Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and Anil Kumble, a clean, professional look. Also Read | Bowlers RCB Should Have Considered Over Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood 2009 Image Source : Twitter With Kevin Pietersen and later Anil Kumble as captain, RCB's jersey saw its first big change. Red dominated, giving the field a bold statement. Golden yellow remained for the names of players, and numbers were kept in black. The sponsor configuration remained the same as with Reebok and Royal Challenge, but this was the first time when design's increased red presence occurred in tandem with the team's first final appearance, so it was a memorable iteration in RCB All Jersey Designs history. 2010 Image Source : Getty Images The third season brought finesse to the jersey as yellow turned into metallic gold. Gold accents feature on both sides and on shoulders while player names come in white and numbers are in black. A notable change in sponsorship came where White & Mackay replaced Reebok as the chest sponsor, and McDowell's No.1 came in place of Royal Challenge as back sponsor. This is the design that saw them go into the semifinals under the leadership of Anil Kumble. 2011 Image Source : Associated Press The third jersey, an evolution in RCB All Jersey Designs, was launched under new captain Daniel Vettori, with blue as the tertiary color. Both sides and shoulders featured blue, with player names and numbers appearing in blue and white bordered. Kit manufacturer Reebok returned, with sponsorship arrangements seeing McDowell's No.1 and Royal Challenge swapping positions. This jersey design came at the time when AB de Villiers was signed and another strong run to the finals. 2012 Image Source : AFP The color scheme remained the same but had a huge change in terms of sponsorship. McDowell's No.1 was seen on both front and back, while Royal Challenge moved to the chest. The consistent design helped in creating a strong visual identity in a challenging season where the team finished fifth in the standings. 2013 Image Source : Associated Press The jersey retained the previous design features, but Royal Challenge was back to prominence as they sponsored both back and chest positions, whereas McDowell's No.1 remained on the front and marked the beginning of the most iconic period of RCB leadership in this design. 2014 Image Source : Twitter A major design upgrade featured player names and numbers now in gold finish. Chinese technology behemoth Huawei was announced as the front shirt sponsor, and Kingfisher took over the back sponsorship. Royal Challenge continued its chest presence in a season that turned out to be very difficult for the team's performance. 2015 Image Source : BCCI Collared jersey marked a sophisticated turn in RCB All Jersey Designs. Adidas took over the mantle of kit manufacturer from Reebok, bringing German engineering to cricket fashion. The sponsorship landscape changed with Huawei, Kingfisher, and a new chest sponsor Midea gifting the season a new look as the team reached the playoffs. 2016 Image Source : ESPN A watershed moment in the history of RCB All Jersey Designs saw a bunch of innovations. The newly redesigned logo did away with the shield and increased the lion symbol. Black was promoted as a strong secondary colour, and the team popularized the concept of the IPL home and away jerseys. The 'Go Green' initiative introduced an alternate green jersey. Zeven came in as the kit manufacturer while Hero Cycles and Lloyd came in as co-sponsors in a season which came close to getting the team their first title. 2017 Image Source : Twitter While maintaining the successful design template from 2016, the jersey welcomed Chinese smartphone maker Gionee as the main sponsor. Kingfisher continued its back sponsorship in a season that proved challenging for the team’s performance despite the established design. 2018 Image Source : Twitter The jersey design remained consistent, although sponsorship experienced great variations. Eros Now is the principal jersey sponsor, while Duraguard Cement and HP are at the back and chest, respectively. This version of the outfit ensured the team's solid visual identity in another competitive season. 2019 Image Source : Associated Press Wrogn, Virat Kohli’s fashion brand, took over as main jersey sponsor, while Pillsbury Cookie Cake and Valvoline appeared on the back and chest. The design continuity helped maintain team recognition despite a challenging season on the field. 2020 Image Source : BCCI A whole brand revamp welcomed a new logo with an enormous lion and crown. RC badge was done away with, and black secondary colour was replaced by dark blue. Sponsors in Muthoot Fincorp, DP World, and Myntra wore their jerseys as the team advanced into the playoffs. 2021 Image Source : BCCI While keeping the 2020 design foundation, RCB launched a special blue jersey to pay tribute to frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19. Muthoot Fincorp, DP World, and Exide remained sponsors as Puma took over kit manufacturing duties in another successful season. 2022 Image Source : PTI Under new captain Faf du Plessis, the jersey went through a dramatic transformation with deep blue becoming the dominant color. Gold accents complemented the design, and red primarily appeared on the trousers. A gradient effect on the lion trace added sophistication to a design that saw the team reach the playoffs. 2023 Image Source : Associated Press KEI and Happilo became back and chest sponsors, and Muthoot Fincorp was replaced as main sponsor by Qatar Airways, who maintained their sophisticated theme that dominated in blue even while showing impressive individual performances for a season. Also Read | RCB's Next Captain? Potential Replacements for Faf du Plessis 2024 Image Source : Getty Images The latest iteration of RCB All Jersey Designs marks the team’s rebranding to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The jersey features refined dark blue shades complementing the dominant red, with a new logo placement and striped pattern incorporating the roaring lion motif. Qatar Airways continues as title sponsor, with Delhivery handling chest branding in what promises to be an exciting new chapter for the franchise. Conclusion The RCB All Jersey Designs are a testament to the evolving nature of the franchise in seventeen seasons, which, in fact, goes much beyond changing fashion trends. Every rendition of the design has helped create one of cricket's most iconic team brands, from the cultural nod of 2008 to the elegant fusing of heritage and innovation in 2024. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru begins this new chapter, the jersey remains a powerful symbol of values, ambitions, and a deep connection with millions of fans across the globe.