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Indian Cricketers Jersey Numbers (1-100): The Legends Behind the Numbers

by William Campbell

Indian Cricketers Jersey Numbers (1-100): The Legends Behind the Numbers

Indian cricket is not only about the game but a touching story of hundreds of millions of people’s unity throughout the country. Every match is a story of fight, passion, and determination and the players who wear jersey numbers are the symbols of their respective journeys. The numbers are not just some digits; they are the memories of huge epic battles, the moments of unexpected brilliance, and the dreams of hundreds of fans for hundreds of numbers.

Over the years, Indian cricket has grown from small beginnings to a team full of talent and creativity. Numbered jerseys added a personal touch to the game. Famous numbers like Sachin Tendulkar’s 10 and MS Dhoni’s 7 have become symbols of hope and inspiration. Today, players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma wear their numbers with pride, marking their places in cricket history. Every jersey number now tells its own story, whether it's a nod to a past hero or the promise of a new star.

From Sachin Tendulkar's iconic 10 to Virat Kohli’s 18, these numbers have become synonymous with greatness. This article offers a comprehensive overview of Indian cricketers and their jersey numbers from 1 to 100, including important players, stats, and some interesting trivia.

Indian Cricketers Jersey Numbers (1-100):

Jersey Number Player(s) Associated
1 KL Rahul
2 Arshdeep Singh
3 Yuzvendra Chahal
4 T Natarajan
5 Washington Sundar
6 Wriddhiman Saha
7 MS Dhoni
8 Ravindra Jadeja
9 Sanju Samson
10 Sachin Tendulkar (retired)
11 Mohammed Shami
12 Yuvraj Singh, Nitish Rana
13 Munaf Patel
14 Sanju Samson
15 Bhuvneshwar Kumar
16 Mayank Agarwal
17 Rishabh Pant
18 Virat Kohli
19 Dinesh Karthik, Umesh Yadav
20 Axar Patel
21 Manish Pandey
22 Jayant Yadav, Sandeep Warrier
23 Kuldeep Yadav
24 Krunal Pandya
25 Shivam Dube, Cheteshwar Pujara, Venkatesh Iyer
26 Murali Vijay
27 Khaleel Ahmed
28 Rahul Chahar
29 Varun Chakaravarthy
30 Pragyan Ojha
31 Ruturaj Gaikwad
32 Ishan Kishan
33 Hardik Pandya
34 Krishnappa Gowtham
35 Rinku Singh
36 Harshal Patel
37 Devdutt Padikkal
38 NA
39 NA
40 NA
41 Shreyas Iyer
42 Shikhar Dhawan
43 Prasidh Krishna
44 Hanuma Vihari
45 Rohit Sharma
46 NA
47 NA
48 Suresh Raina
49 Mukesh Kumar
50 NA
51 NA
52 NA
53 NA
54 Shardul Thakur
55 Chetan Sakariya
56 Ravi Bishnoi
57 Deepak Hooda
58 NA
59 Vijay Shankar
60 NA
61 NA
62 NA
63 Suryakumar Yadav
64 Yashasvi Jaiswal
65 Avesh Khan
66 NA
67 NA
68 NA
69 NA
70 Shivam Dube
71 NA
72 NA
73 Mohammed Siraj
74 NA
75 NA
76 NA
77 Shubman Gill, Jaydev Unadkat
78 NA
79 Kedar Jadhav
80 NA
81 NA
82 NA
83 NA
84 NA
85 NA
86 NA
87 NA
88 Shahbaz Nadeem
89 NA
90 Deepak Chahar
91 NA
92 NA
93 Jasprit Bumrah
94 NA
95 NA
96 Navdeep Saini
97 Ishant Sharma
98 NA
99 Ravichandran Ashwin
100 Prithvi Shaw

Interesting Facts about Indian Cricket Jersey Numbers

  • Sachin Tendulkar’s Number 10 Retired: The BCCI chose to retire the number 10 jersey when Sachin Tendulkar retired without any Indian cricketer wearing it since then in international matches.

  • MS Dhoni's Iconic Number 7: Dhoni’s jersey number 7 is not only his lucky number but also the one he uses to mark his birthday on July 7. It is one of the most identifiable jersey numbers in cricketing history.

  • Virat Kohli's Number 18: He has been donning number 18 since his under-19 days, in remembrance of his father who died on December 18.

  • Rohit Sharma's Number 45: At first, Rohit wanted number 9 but as it was not available his mother suggested 45, this has been his jersey number ever since.

  • Yuvraj Singh’s Number 12: Yuvraj was born on December 12 and was brought into this world in Sector 12 of Chandigarh. This makes the number 12 a significant number for him.

  • Jasprit Bumrah’s Number 93: Bumrah has proudly worn jersey number 93 throughout his career. Interestingly, he revealed that he had initially hoped to wear jersey number 12, but chose not to out of respect for senior player Yuvraj Singh, who was already associated with that number. This thoughtful decision underscores the mutual respect and camaraderie that defines the team.

Jersey numbers hold immense sentimental and historical value in cricket, often becoming synonymous with legendary players. Over the years, Indian cricketers have chosen numbers that define their identity, career, and beliefs. Whether it is the ever-reliable number 7 of MS Dhoni, the retired number 10 of Sachin Tendulkar, or the aggressive number 18 of Virat Kohli, these numbers will always remain etched in cricket history.

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