Jersey numbers in Indian cricket are not just numbers — they represent eras, emotions, and immortal legacies. While many great players have retired, their jersey numbers continue to live on in stadium chants, fan jerseys, and cricketing folklore.
Here are all cricket jerseys that have been retired and these 15 Retired players Jersey Numbers in Indian Cricket Team list below.
| No. | Player | Jersey No. | Role | Career Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar* | 10 | Batter | God of Cricket, 100 international centuries |
| 2 | MS Dhoni* | 7 | Wicketkeeper-Batter | WC 2007 & 2011 winning captain |
| 3 | Kapil Dev | 10 or 1 (Not Specific) | All-rounder | 1983 World Cup-winning captain |
| 4 | Rahul Dravid | 19 | Batter | The Wall of Indian cricket |
| 5 | Sourav Ganguly | 99 | Batter | Revolutionized Indian captaincy |
| 6 | VVS Laxman | 22 | Batter | Legendary 281 vs Australia |
| 7 | Virender Sehwag | 44 | Batter | Fearless opener, triple centurion |
| 8 | Anil Kumble | 37 | Bowler | India’s highest Test wicket-taker |
| 9 | Yuvraj Singh | 12 | All-rounder | 2011 WC Player of the Tournament |
| 10 | Gautam Gambhir | 5 | Batter | Match-winner in WC finals |
| 11 | Harbhajan Singh | 3 | Bowler | Historic hat-trick vs Australia |
| 12 | Zaheer Khan | 34 | Bowler | 2011 WC pace leader |
| 13 | Mohammad Kaif | 11 | Batter | NatWest Trophy hero |
| 14 | Irfan Pathan | 56 | All-rounder | Swing bowler & match-winner |
| 15 | Suresh Raina | 48 | Batter | India’s first T20 centurion |
Note*: BCCI has officially retired
Why These Jersey Numbers Became Legendary?
1. Sachin Tendulkar – Jersey No. 10
The most iconic number in Indian cricket history. No. 10 became sacred due to Sachin’s longevity, humility, and record-breaking career.
2. MS Dhoni – Jersey No. 7
A symbol of calmness and leadership. No. 7 represents India’s golden era in white-ball cricket under Dhoni.
3. Kapil Dev – Jersey No. 10 or 1
Leadership, bravery, and belief — No. 1 forever reminds fans of India’s 1983 World Cup miracle.
4. Sourav Ganguly – Jersey No. 99
A bold jersey for a bold leader who changed India’s overseas mindset.
FAQ-
Jersey number 10 (Sachin Tendulkar),
Yes, BCCI has officially retired
Kapil Dev have jersey number 1
Disclaimer
Jersey numbers listed are based on official international matches played for India. The BCCI have two formally retired legendary jersey number.
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