Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey has publicly addressed a controversy surrounding the national team's jersey, asserting that the organization's leadership was bypassed in the decision-making process. Tirkey, a former captain of the Indian national team, expressed his dissatisfaction by seeking a formal explanation regarding how and why the change was implemented without the Board's approval.

The situation highlights a potential breakdown in communication or protocol within the administrative hierarchy of Indian hockey. While the specific details regarding who authorized the change or the nature of the design alterations remain limited, Tirkey’s intervention underscores the importance of institutional oversight in matters involving the national team's branding and identity. As the head of the governing body, Tirkey’s request for an explanation suggests that the decision was made by parties outside of the official Board mandate, raising questions about internal governance and the autonomy of the national federation.

Currently, there has been no public response from the parties responsible for the jersey change, nor has there been clarification on whether the new design will be retracted or reviewed. The incident has drawn attention to the administrative processes governing the sport, with stakeholders waiting to see how the Board will address the lack of consultation. The core issue remains a matter of procedural authority, as Tirkey seeks to reassert the Board's role in managing the national team's official representation.