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Rohit Sharma reveals how his mother helped him to choose 45 as his jersey number

The India captain opened up about the story behind his iconic number 45 during an appearance on the gaming reality show Family Full House with Rohit Sharma.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · Cric Tracker

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 4:35 PM

Key Things to Know

Rohit Sharma revealed his mother suggested his iconic jersey number 45.
Sharma originally wore number 19 during his Under-19 cricket career.
He could not wear 19 in the senior team because captain Rahul Dravid used it.

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India captain Rohit Sharma revealed that his mother helped him choose his iconic jersey number 45. Speaking on the gaming reality show Family Full House with Rohit Sharma on SonyLIV, Sharma explained how his mother's suggestion shaped his international identity after his preferred numbers were unavailable.

Sharma initially wore number 19 during his Under-19 career, but discovered upon joining the senior team that captain Rahul Dravid already wore it. Seeking guidance, Sharma called his mother, who recommended combinations adding up to nine, leading to the selection of number 45.

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