The Story Behind Rohit Sharma’s Iconic Number 45 Jersey

Origin of the 45 Jersey

Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma recently revealed the interesting story behind his choice of jersey number 45 during an appearance on his gaming reality show, 'Family Full House with Rohit Sharma'. When asked by actor Rahul Lohani why he chose this specific number, Rohit explained how it became his brand, signifying the arrival of the 'Hitman' on the field.

The Journey from Number 19

Rohit shared that his association with jersey numbers began during his under-19 days. At that time, he wanted a single-digit number, but since his preferred choices like five, eight, and nine were already taken, he opted for number 19. He wore this number successfully during his under-19 career.

However, transitioning to the senior Indian team proved different. At that time, then-captain Rahul Dravid was wearing the number 19 jersey. Rohit was informed that he could not use the same number as the captain, necessitating a change.

Choosing Number 45

Following the advice to change his number, Rohit contacted his mother for guidance:

• His mother suggested choosing the number nine.
• By the time he checked, the number nine was already occupied by another player.
• Rohit decided against wearing number 27.
• He eventually settled on 45, noting that he liked the visual combination of four and five and that their sum equals nine.

Today, the number 45 is globally recognized as synonymous with Rohit Sharma, marking a transition from his initial youth career preferences to a permanent identity in international cricket.