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Know the secret behind Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh’s jersey numbers

Every cricket fan wonders why players select a particular jersey number as they want to know the reason behind why they chose it, your questions answered here

• By: Arun Rawal |
• June 16, 2017 9:16 pm

• Tags: India, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh,

The number on the back of jerseys you see players donning started during ICC World Cup 1999. According to that rule, captains were supposed to wear jerseys with 1 printed on it and other players could choose whatever they wanted to. Few players kept the tradition going whereas a few were not interested in whatever number jersey they wear. But, a few players chose a particular number because of which that particular numbered jersey became popular. In the current Indian team, players have chosen a particular reason for the number printed on the back of their jerseys. There is a story behind every player choosing a specific number.

Virat Kohli

The Indian skipper dons the number 18 jersey when he walks into the ground because of an emotional reason. On December 18, 2006, Kohli’s father died, Kohli’s father always wanted him to play cricket for Team India. The first time Kohli wore a number 18 jersey was at Under-19 level.

MS Dhoni

Dhoni is one of the most successful captains for India and he dons the number 7 jersey. Dhoni chose the number 7 because of his love for English Premier League football club Manchester United. Dhoni used to be a goalkeeper in his school days and can still be seen playing football with passion during practice matches. Dhoni is a huge fan of Manchester United’s iconic player George Best and ex-player Cristiano Ronaldo who wear the number 7 jersey. However, people also believe that Dhoni wears the number 7 jersey because he was born on this date.

Rohit Sharma

The Indian opener wears the 45-number jersey because his mother chose that number for him. He has been donning the same number jersey since he started playing Under-19 cricket.

Shikhar Dhawan

There is a funny reason behind Indian opener Dhawan wearing the 25-number jersey. He wears this jersey to remember the birthday of her wife. Though we hope he does not forget her birthday now, he won’t have any excuse to make.

Yuvraj Singh

There is a surprising coincidence behind Yuvraj wearing the number 12 jersey. Yuvraj was born on December 12 in the 12th hour of the day at sector 12. I don’t think there is much explaining to do as to why he wears this jersey. It should be pretty understandable now.