Up for sale is a 100% authentic, vintage England Cricket (ECB) official long-sleeve training polo jersey from the memorable 2008/2009 international cricket seasons, manufactured by adidas. Featuring the iconic deep navy blue and vibrant red contrast side panel colorway, this premium shirt proudly showcases the historic embroidered three lions crest alongside the classic corporate Vodafone sponsor. A highly sought-after, collector-grade piece for British sports enthusiasts, cricket collectors, or retro streetwear curators.
The Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff Era: This official training top belongs to the historic 2008/09 campaigns under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), a high-octane era showcased at legendary grounds like Lord's and The Oval. Worn by the squad during nets practice and matchday warm-ups, this generation featured absolute icons and legends of the game, including the explosive Kevin Pietersen, talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, a young Alastair Cook, Paul Collingwood, and swing maestro James Anderson.
Classic Navy & Red Panel Aesthetics with Fold-Over Polo Collar: A standout visual highlight of this adidas piece is its incredibly sharp, athletic late-2000s aesthetic execution. The body features a premium midnight navy blue performance mesh fabric, beautifully framed by ergonomic, high-visibility orange-red side stripes and clean white corporate three-stripes wrapping over the shoulders. The structured fold-over polo collar adds a touch of traditional British sporting sophistication, making it perfect for casual lifestyle wear or sportswear styling.
High-Density Embroidered Three Lions Crest: The left chest proudly boasts the authentic England Cricket official crown and three lions shield crest, flawlessly rendered with dense, brilliant white high-definition embroidery. On the right chest sits the crisp embroidered white adidas performance logo. The center features the iconic, clean heat-pressed red and white logo of long-standing historical team partner Vodafone, ensuring premium corporate stadium authenticity.
Advanced Climalite Technical Mesh Build: Engineered to professional standards of the era, this long-sleeve top is constructed from a lightweight, robust, and highly breathable performance mesh weave. Built with adidas moisture-management properties, the fabric ensures rapid sweat evaporation, maximum ventilation, and elite comfort during active wear or training. Complete with all internal multi-page factory labels (Date Code: 01/08, MPN: 613252 / AK9001), this garment is a 100% genuine piece of English sporting heritage, tailored beautifully to a Men's Size L.
ITEM SPECIFICS
- Brand: adidas
- Team: England Cricket Team / ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board)
- Type: Official Training Jersey / Long-Sleeve Shirt / Polo Top
- Season: 2008 - 2009
- Product Code / MPN: 613252 / AK9001
- Factory Date Tag: 01/08 (January 2008)
- Color: Navy Blue / Red / White
- Size: L (Men's Large)
- Gender: Men
- Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve (LS)
- Neckline: Collared / Polo Neck
- Special Features: Embroidered England Three Lions Crest, Iconic Vodafone Sponsor, Breathable Side Mesh Panels, Corporate Three Stripes
- Material: 100% Performance Polyester
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China
- Authenticity: 100% Genuine Original Vintage National Team Merchandise