Jersey was originally scheduled for a cinema release on 28 August 2020 but was postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following the 1985-86 Duleep Trophy finals, Arjun awaits news of his selection in the India national team, only to find out his inclusion in the list was a misprint.

Arjun then applies for a job in the food sector and shortly after marries his girlfriend Vidya, with whom he has a son named Ketan, nicknamed Kittu.

Kittu loves playing cricket, much like Arjun did, and wishes to get a jersey of the Indian national team for his upcoming birthday.

Arjun's former coach Baali Sir approaches him to inform him of an upcoming charity match between Punjab and New Zealand, with players' fees included.

Arjun, ashamed that he was unable to get his son a jersey, tells Baali Sir that he wants to get back up playing cricket.

In the final over, the team barely manages to score runs due to the opposition's strong bowling and Arjun being on the non-striker end.

At a function relating to the book, it is revealed that recently, a list of players selected for the Indian national team headed to England was found, with Arjun's name included in it.

But later Mrunal Thakur was finalised to cast in the movie[14] Shahid's father Pankaj Kapur was roped in to portray Coach Murthy.

"[34] Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote, "Jersey is a well-intentioned sport drama, which much like the original, has heart at its right place.

"[35] Devansh Sharma of Firstpost gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote, "Jersey makes us find great comfort in familiarity.

"[36] Sukanya Verma of Rediff gave the film a rating of 3.5/5 and wrote, "Jersey is a sweet little drama that hits a home run on the strength of its heart and hero.

"[37] A reviewer of Bollywood Hungama gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote, "While Shahid Kapoor Jersey scores with its performance and touching finale, the slow pace and opposition from KGF 2 will limit its box office prospects.

"[38] Bharathi Pradhan of Lehren gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote, "Shahid Kapoor looks and enacts his part as cricketer, lover and father with impressive credibility.

"[39] Tushar Joshi of India Today gave the film a rating of 3/5 and wrote, "Jersey is a solid effort by Shahid Kapoor and it once again proves his mettle as an actor.

"[41] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave the film a rating of 2.5/5 and wrote, "On the acting front, Shahid is the Man of the Match.

The team effort behind him is strengthened by the performances from Mrunal Thakur and Ronit Kamra, a confident child actor.

"[43] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu stated, "Despite heartwarming moments, 'Jersey' suffers from logical loopholes and a sense of deja vu.