Rohit Sharma explains selection of jersey number 45

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has shared the personal history behind his iconic jersey number 45. During an appearance on his reality show, ‘Family Full House with Rohit Sharma’, the former captain explained that he originally preferred a single-digit number.

Because popular options like 5, 8, and 9 were already taken, Sharma initially settled on number 19, which he wore during his Under-19 career. However, he was informed that he could not use that number for the senior Indian national team because it was already associated with former captain Rahul Dravid.

After seeking advice from his mother, who suggested number 9, Sharma found that option was also unavailable. He eventually transitioned to the number 45, which has since become a signature part of his professional identity.