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[Saba Sports News] Nations often honor outstanding cricket players who have significantly impacted the game by retiring their jersey numbers. This symbolic act ensures the legacy of these cricket legends remains unique and untouched, as no future player from the same country will wear the retired number. It’s a way of acknowledging the player’s exceptional contributions and the pride they brought to the sport during their career.
Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chose to retire Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s jersey number. In honor of the famed wicketkeeper-batter, Dhoni’s iconic No. 7 jersey will no longer be worn by any other Indian cricketer. This follows BCCI’s earlier decision to retire Sachin Tendulkar’s No. 10 jersey.
Other cricketing nations have adopted similar practices. Australia retired Phillip Hughes’ jersey number, while New Zealand has paid homage to Daniel Vettori, Brendon McCullum, and several others. Nepal also joined this tradition by retiring former captain Paras Khadka’s jersey number (77), showcasing the universal respect this gesture commands in the cricketing world.
Here is a list of cricket jerseys retired by various boards:
MS Dhoni (India) – No. 7
Sachin Tendulkar (India) – No. 10
Phillip Hughes (Australia) – No. 64
Stephen Fleming (New Zealand) – No. 7
Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) – No. 11
Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – No. 42
Chris Harris (New Zealand) – No. 5
Nathan Astle (New Zealand) – No. 9
Chris Cairns (New Zealand) – No. 6