In Indian cricket, a jersey number is more than just a digit – it’s an identity, an emotion, and sometimes even a legacy. From Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic #10, to MS Dhoni’s legendary #7, to Virat Kohli’s powerful #18, these numbers are etched in cricket history. Fans often remember cricketers not just by name, but also by their jersey numbers.
This article brings you a complete guide to jersey numbers 1 to 100 in Indian cricket as of 2025 – including the latest updates, unused numbers, retired numbers, and the emotional stories behind them.
Why Are Jersey Numbers Important?
- Identification: Helps fans, commentators, and officials easily recognize players on the field.
- Records & Stats: Players’ achievements are often linked to their jersey numbers.
- Fan Connection: Fans buy merchandise with their favorite player’s number.
- Legacy: Some numbers become so iconic they are retired forever (like #10 and #7 in India).
List of Indian Cricket Team Jersey Numbers (1–100)
Below is the latest list of Indian cricketers and their jersey numbers (2025 update):
| Jersey No. | Player Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul | Vice-captain, consistent with #1 |
| 2 | Arshdeep Singh | Rising pacer, symbolic number |
| 3 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Worn since debut |
| 4 | T. Natarajan | Across all formats |
| 5 | Washington Sundar | Young all-rounder |
| 6 | Wriddhiman Saha | Retired, once also wore #24 |
| 7 | MS Dhoni | Retired number by BCCI (2023) |
| 8 | Ravindra Jadeja | Also wore #77 earlier |
| 9 | Sanju Samson | IPL: #11, India: #9 |
| 10 | Sachin Tendulkar | Retired number by BCCI (2017) |
| 11 | Mohammed Shami | Across formats |
| 12 | Yuvraj Singh | Born 12/12, iconic |
| 13 | Munaf Patel | Ex-pacer |
| 14 | KS Bharat | Current wicketkeeper |
| 15 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Across formats |
| 16 | Mayank Agarwal | Batter |
| 17 | Rishabh Pant | Across formats |
| 18 | Virat Kohli | Wears for both India & RCB, emotional tribute to father |
| 19 | Rahul Dravid / Umesh Yadav | Dravid switched from #5 to #19 |
| 20 | Axar Patel | Across formats |
| 21 | Manish Pandey | Also wore #37 in past |
| 22 | Washington Sundar / Jayant Yadav | Sometimes alternated |
| 23 | Kuldeep Yadav | Inspired by Shane Warne (#23) |
| 24 | Prasidh Krishna / Sourav Ganguly (past IPL) | |
| 25 | Cheteshwar Pujara / Shivam Dube / Venkatesh Iyer | Shared |
| 26 | Cheteshwar Pujara (past) / Murali Vijay | |
| 27 | Ajinkya Rahane | Ex-vice captain |
| 28 | Rahul Chahar | Spinner |
| 29 | Varun Chakravarthy | Mystery spinner |
| 30 | Pragyan Ojha | Retired spinner |
| 31 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Birthdate 31 |
| 32 | Ishan Kishan | Across formats |
| 33 | Hardik Pandya | Once wore #228, later #33 |
| 34 | Krishnappa Gowtham | IPL too |
| 35 | Rinku Singh | Finisher |
| 36 | Harshal Patel | Across formats |
| 37 | Devdutt Padikkal | Young batter |
| 41 | Shreyas Iyer | Recently switched to #96 in ODI/T20 |
| 42 | Shikhar Dhawan | Retired from internationals |
| 43 | Prasidh Krishna | IPL 2025 Purple Cap |
| 44 | Hanuma Vihari | |
| 45 | Rohit Sharma | Captain; chosen on mother’s advice (4+5=9) |
| 47 | Shahbaz Ahmed | All-rounder |
| 48 | Suresh Raina | Retired |
| 49 | Mukesh Kumar | Fast bowler |
| 50 | Mohammed Siraj (early career) | Now wears #73 |
| 54 | Shardul Thakur | Once wore #10 briefly |
| 55 | Dinesh Karthik / Washington Sundar | Alternates |
| 56 | Ravi Bishnoi | |
| 57 | Deepak Hooda | |
| 59 | Vijay Shankar | |
| 63 | Suryakumar Yadav | Also worn in IPL |
| 64 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Young opener |
| 65 | Avesh Khan | Fast bowler |
| 68 | Virender Sehwag | Once wore #44, later #68 |
| 70 | Shivam Dube | Also used #25 |
| 72 | Tilak Varma | IPL #9, India #72 |
| 73 | Mohammed Siraj | Current number |
| 77 | Shubman Gill | Picked double 7 (as #7 was Dhoni’s) |
| 79 | Kedar Jadhav | Former batter |
| 87 | Rajat Patidar | Won IPL 2025 Title |
| 88 | Shahbaz Nadeem | |
| 90 | Deepak Chahar | Now uses #56 in IPL |
| 93 | Jasprit Bumrah | Iconic |
| 96 | Navdeep Saini | |
| 97 | Ishant Sharma / Sarfaraz Khan | Shared |
| 99 | Ravichandran Ashwin | Across formats |
| 100 | Prithvi Shaw | Unique double-digit |
Retired Jersey Numbers in India
- #10 – Sachin Tendulkar (2017, officially retired)
- #7 – MS Dhoni (2023, officially retired)
No other Indian player is allowed to wear these numbers in international cricket.
Stories Behind Famous Jersey Numbers
- Sachin Tendulkar (#10) – Initially wore #99, later switched to #10 on astrologer’s advice. Retired by BCCI.
- MS Dhoni (#7) – Chose #7 because of his birthdate (7th July). Retired by BCCI.
- Virat Kohli (#18) – Tribute to his father, who passed on 18th Dec; he also debuted for India on 18th Aug.
- Rohit Sharma (#45) – Mother suggested this number as 4+5=9 (his lucky digit).
- Shubman Gill (#77) – Wanted #7, but since Dhoni had it, he doubled it to #77.
- Yuvraj Singh (#12) – Born on 12/12 at 12 o’clock in Sector 12, Chandigarh.
- Rahul Dravid (#19) – Switched from #5 to #19 after suggestion from numerologist and to honor wife’s birthday.
- Hardik Pandya (#33) – Started with #228 (U-16 score), later shifted to #33 for numerology balance.
- Kuldeep Yadav (#23) – Inspired by idol Shane Warne, who wore #23.
Evolution of Indian Cricket Jersey
- Pre-1985: Only whites were used.
- 1992 World Cup: India’s first colored jersey (dark blue with stripes).
- 1999 World Cup: Considered India’s most iconic light-blue jersey.
- 2011 World Cup: Blend of dark/light blue with tricolor stripes – India’s World Cup-winning kit.
- 2019 World Cup: First time “Home” and “Away” jerseys introduced.
- 2023 World Cup: Adidas-designed jersey, with three stars above BCCI logo (symbolizing India’s 1983, 2007, 2011 World Cup wins).
The 1 to 100 jersey numbers in Indian cricket are not just identifiers – they are symbols of legacy, belief, and passion. From Sachin’s #10 to Dhoni’s #7, Kohli’s #18 to Rohit’s #45, these digits hold stories that fans cherish forever. With BCCI retiring iconic numbers and new players bringing their own meanings, the jersey culture in Indian cricket continues to grow stronger with every generation.
FAQs About Jersey Numbers in Indian Cricket
Q1: Which jersey numbers are retired in Indian cricket?
A: #10 (Sachin Tendulkar) and #7 (MS Dhoni).
Q2: Who currently wears jersey number 18?
A: Virat Kohli across all formats.
Q3: Why does Rohit Sharma wear #45?
A: Suggested by his mother since 4+5=9 (his lucky digit).
Q4: Who wears jersey number 93?
A: Jasprit Bumrah.
Q5: Can two Indian players have the same jersey number?
A: No, not in the same XI. But across eras or formats, players may share numbers (e.g., #19 – Dravid & Umesh Yadav).
Q6: What is Hardik Pandya’s jersey number?
A: Hardik Pandya currently wears #33. He once wore #228 (his U-16 match score) but switched to #33 for numerology and has stuck with it across formats and IPL.
