The Untold Stories Behind The Jersey Numbers Of Indian Cricketers

When it comes to cricket, each player has the opportunity to choose their jersey number. However, if they don’t have a preference or don’t mind a random assignment, one will be given to them. Ultimately, the jersey number is a matter of personal choice. Below are some stories about the jersey numbers of various cricketers.

Virat Kohli-18: Ever since his U-19 world cup days, Kohli has worn jersey number 18 in honor of his late father. It was a tragic loss for him as his father passed away on December 18, 2006, when Kohli was only 18 years old. Thus, the number 18 holds a special significance and is a constant reminder of his father’s memory.

MS Dhoni-7:In India, the number 7 on a jersey is often associated with MS Dhoni due to his affinity for it. It is said that he chose this number because he was born on July 7. Additionally, Dhoni is a fan of Manchester United and has taken inspiration from the great players who wore number 7 for the club, such as George Best, David Beckham, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sachin Tendulkar-10: The BCCI has reserved Sachin Tendulkar’s jersey number, 10, and no other player will be given this number. At the beginning of his career, Tendulkar wore jersey number 99, but he switched to 10 after an astrologer suggested it. This change proved a turning point in Tendulkar’s game, as he experienced significant improvements. Additionally, the number 10 is significant to Tendulkar as it matches the first three letters of his surname, ‘Ten.’

Yuvraj Singh-12 was born on December 12 at 12 PM in sector 12 of Chandigarh. So Yuvraj Singh donned number 12 on his back.

Shikhar Dhawan-25: The fiery left-handed batsman has kept the number 25, seeing it being a lucky family number. The birthday of Dhawan’s daughter is also on the 25th, another important reason why he has kept the number.
These are just a few examples. Each Jersey number has a special story or a reason.