Cricket jersey numbers hold significant meaning for players and fans alike. Each cricketer selects a number that often reflects personal beliefs, memories, or preferences.
This article explores jersey numbers from 1 to 100 in Indian cricket, highlighting notable players and their chosen numbers.
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Understanding Jersey Numbers in Cricket
In cricket, players wear jerseys with numbers displayed on their backs. Unlike many sports, there are no strict guidelines from governing bodies like the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding jersey numbers. Players have the freedom to choose their numbers, which can be based on personal significance or simply a matter of preference.
Significance of Jersey Numbers
Jersey numbers can symbolize luck, commemorate important dates, or represent personal connections. For instance, Sachin Tendulkar wore the number 10 because it was lucky for him, while MS Dhoni chose the number 7 to reflect his birthday.
List of Indian Cricket Players and Their Jersey Numbers (1-100)
Here is a comprehensive list of Indian cricket players and their jersey numbers:
| Jersey No | Player Name |
| 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 |
| 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 | Cheteshwar Pujara, Shivam Dube, Venkatesh Iyer |
| 26 | Murali Vijay |
| 27 | Ajinkya Rahane |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 50-89 | NA |
| 90 | Deepak Chahar |
| 91-92 | NA |
| 93 | Jasprit Bumrah |
| 94-95 | NA |
| 96 | Navdeep Saini |
| 97 | Ishant Sharma |
| 98 | NA |
| 99 | Ravichandran Ashwin |
| 100 | Prithvi Shaw |
Notable Jersey Numbers
- Sachin Tendulkar (10): Chosen for its significance, Tendulkar believed it brought him luck. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has since retired this number in his honor.
- MS Dhoni (7): Dhoni selected this number to coincide with his birthday, July 7. Like Tendulkar’s number, the BCCI has retired this jersey as well.
- Virat Kohli (18): Kohli wears this number to honor his late father, who passed away on December 18. He has carried this number since his under-19 days.
- Rohit Sharma (45): This number was chosen based on his mother’s suggestion. It combines to form his lucky number, 9.
Conclusion
Jersey numbers in cricket are more than mere identifiers; they carry deep personal meanings for players. From Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary number 10 to Virat Kohli’s heartfelt choice of 18, each number tells a unique story. As cricket continues to evolve, these numbers will remain a cherished aspect of the sport, connecting fans to their favorite players.
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