Pakistan at 1999 World Cup and England in 2019 - cricket's best and worst jerseys for each country

We pick the most memorable and forgettable kits across the world

PAKISTAN'S BEST KIT - 1999 World Cup: The World Cup in England was memorable for some striking jerseys. None more so than Pakistan, who fielded arguably their greatest limited overs side in history. The bold colours and eye-catching contrast with the star displayed prominently on the jersey make it the most memorable Pakistan jersey. Getty

PAKISTAN'S WORST - 1997 World Series: It is not a good idea for a national kit to include a colour that is not your flag. Dark blue is instantly associated with India, and not Pakistan, which makes this outfit at the 1997 World Series in Australia a strict no no. AFP

INDIA'S BEST - 2003 World Cup: There are numerous iterations of blue jerseys for the Indian team. But this one at the 2003 World Cup in South Africa stands out simply because it has the national colours prominently splashed across the kit. This phase coincided with a renaissance in Indian cricket, which makes it particularly special. Getty

INDIA'S WORST - 2019 World Cup second kit: Some teams at last year's World Cup had to create a second team jersey to avoid clashing with that of opponents who played in similar colours. However, India's choice was widely disliked back home as it looked exactly like that of petrol station attendants in various parts of India. There is nothing wrong with that association, but it was clearly a fashion miss. Getty

WEST INDIES' BEST - 1996 World Cup: The maroon of the Windies is as distinct as it is pleasing to the eyes. There is always a danger of adding a bit too much to the mix, but their 1996 World Cup kit somehow combined a bunch of colours effectively. Arguably the last time the West Indies were a serious threat in a 50-over world event and their jersey was a testament to that. Getty

WEST INDIES' WORST - World Series Cricket. The mighty West Indies playing in the rebel World Series in Australia from 1977 to 1979 in pink. Enough said. Getty

NEW ZEALAND'S BEST - 2014 ODI jersey. The Blackcaps are synonymous with the all-black kit. There is not much you would want to do with a classic black jersey, but the hint of blue in this 2014 design is pure class. Getty

NEW ZEALAND'S WORST - The beige brigade. This is how New Zealand teams looked like in the 1970s and '80s. Dull beige never inspires confidence or instils fear. Many fans are attached to the memories of this era in Kiwi cricket, but the jersey is a hard no. Getty

AUSTRALIA'S BEST - 1999 World Cup. The tournament in England is widely considered the starting point of the mighty Australians' reign. The jersey perfectly captured Australia's gold, green and rising star. Getty

AUSTRALIA'S WORST - 2008 kit. Australia and dark green? No. We still can't understand why the Aussies ditched their distinctive gold and green for this drab choice. Thankfully, it was quickly discarded. Getty

ENGLAND'S BEST - 2019 World Cup. The hosts paid an homage to the 1992 jersey with this classy iteration. The serene shade of blue, plus pattern on the shoulder make it a hit. Also, they won the 50-over title for the first time in this jersey, which makes it a part of history. Getty

ENGLAND'S WORST - 2013 Champions Trophy. A splash of red in an England cricket jersey is nothing new. But an all-red kit? Please, never again. Getty

BANGLADESH'S BEST - 2017 Champions Trophy. The Tigers have played around with various shades of green with a splash of red - the two colours of their national flag. But this one is the best of the lot - understated but elegant. Getty

BANGLADESH'S WORST - 2014 T20 World Cup. Looks like someone threw a spanner in the printer when this design was being produced. An eyesore if there ever was one. Getty

SOUTH AFRICA'S BEST - 1999 World Cup. It was the best Proteas team in history. And they had the jersey to match. The inverted Y was a beautiful inspiration from the South African flag. Getty

SOUTH AFRICA'S WORST - 2019 World Cup second kit. An utterly forgettable campaign for the Proteas. And an equally poor outfit. Nothing seems to fit or complement here, much like the Proteas' horror campaign. Getty

SRI LANKA'S BEST: 2019 World Cup. Just the right amount of yellow and blue, plus a print of sea turtle on the kit captures Sri Lanka perfectly. Getty

SRI LANKA'S WORST - 2007 T20 World Cup. We don't know what is going on here. Can you even guess the colour? Getty

AFGHANISTAN'S BEST - 2019 World Cup. An energetic shade of blue and a dash of red and green across the shoulder and torso. Spot on. Getty

AFGHANISTAN'S WORST - 2012 U19 World Cup. Why would you pick that dull grey? When have greys ever looked good on the sporting field? Getty

Which is your favourite cricket jersey? Chances are, they won't even be of the team you support.

Some cricket kits are so mesmerising, fans are gravitated towards the team because of it. And sometimes the apparel is so abhorrent, even wins on the field fail to remove the bad taste left in the mouth.

Cricket jerseys have gone through a sea change over the years. But some kits have stood out for the right, and wrong, reasons.

They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. So here is a picture gallery of what I believe to be the best and worst cricket jerseys for each country. To view the next, click on the arrows or simply swipe.