Know About 10 Identical Jersey Numbers Of Indian National Cricket Team Players
Oct 12, 2025, 13:50 IST
Cricket Jersey numbers are also often emotional and symbolic to players. Nevertheless, it is also interesting to talk about the fact that some Indian cricketers have been using the same jersey numbers over generations. The following is a glimpse of 10 similar jersey numbers and the individuals who wore each of these jersey numbers.
1. Sachin Tendulkar and Shardul Thakur - No. 10
The legendary number 10 jersey of Sachin Tendulkar became an icon in Indian cricket. A number of years later, Shardul Thakur had a brief spell wearing the same number and this caused controversy among fans. Public pressure made the BCCI retire the No. 10 jersey unofficially at the end of Tendulkar.
2. Sourav Ganguly and Piyush Chawala - No. 24
Sourav Ganguly, former captain of the Indian team, had made 24 as his playing number. Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla later followed suit in his international venture as well. The two players were of the same number on their backs when they represented India at different times.
3. Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina - No. 3
Harbhajan Singh, an off-spinner, and Suresh Raina, an all-rounder, wore the number 3 jersey. As Harbhajan was reputed to have hot spells, Raina stamped a presence as a middle-order batsman and fielder to put a two-fold stamp on the figure.
4. Rahul Dravid and Dinesh Karthik - No. 19
The reliable Rahul Dravid, who was referred to as The Wall, used jersey number 19. It was later adopted by wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who remained in the Indian lineup.
5. Gautam Gambhir and Ambati Rayudu - No. 5
One of the most consistent openers of India, Gautam Gambhir, wore the no. 5 jersey. Years later, the same number was selected by Ambati Rayudu, who bridged two generations of consistent performers.
6. Ravichandran Ashwin and Amit Mishra - no. 99
Ravichandran Ashwin and Amit Mishra were both Indian spinners who had the same number 99 jersey. The number was linked with spinning and experience in bowling in India.
7. Dinesh Mongia and Yusuf Pathan - No. 28
In the early 2000s, Dinesh Mongia was wearing jersey number 28. Powerful all-rounder Yusuf Pathan later adopted the same number and thus became known among fans due to his aggressive batting.
8. Wriddhiman Saha and Mohit Sharma - No. 6
Number 6 was used not only by wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, but also by pacer Mohit Sharma. Saha was a great behind-the-stumps player whereas Mohit proved to be a strict swing bowler.
9. Robin Uthappa and Ajinkya Rahane - No. 18
Jersey number 17 was shared between fashionable batsmen, Robin Uthappa and Ajinkya Rahane. The two were very vital in the limited overs cricket which were the same number but in different forms.
10. Ajit Agarkar and Manish Pandey - No. 9
Ajit Agarkar, who is a fast bowler, and Manish Pandey, a middle-order batsman wore number 9. The figure signifies the versatility that was worn by a bowler and a batsman at different times.
Conclusion
Numbers in Jersey in cricket represent pride and attachment. Having the same number of players is an indication of legacies perpetuating across generations. The 10 of Tendulkar, the 19 of Dravid, and these figures have more than just the game, as it is the spirit of cricketing in India and its development.