The BCCI has decided to pay tribute to the legendary former Indian cricket captain, MS Dhoni, in a heartfelt gesture. Known for his remarkable leadership and achievements, Retiring Dhoni’s iconic No. 7 jersey will join the exclusive list that already includes Sachin Tendulkar’s No. 10.
The decision aims to recognize Dhoni’s unparalleled contributions to Indian cricket, especially as the most successful captain in ICC events. The Indian team management has advised players against choosing the No. 7 jersey, mirroring the existing rule for the No. 10 shirt following its retirement.
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Indian Express reported that the No. 7 jersey is now officially off the shelves for Indian players, symbolizing a tribute to Dhoni’s legacy. A senior BCCI official emphasized, “The young players and current Indian team players have been told not to pick M S Dhoni’s Number 7 jersey. The BCCI has decided to retire Dhoni’s T-shirt for his contribution to the game.”
While recalling an earlier incident, observers noted that pacer Shardul Thakur briefly donned the No. 10 shirt during his early days in the Indian team.However, after a well-discussed episode, the No. 10 jersey was retired. In the case of the No. 7 shirt, the BCCI acted swiftly to ensure it remained beyond the reach of players.
What BCCI Said?
The BCCI official has confirmed that the Indian team has allocated a total of 60 jersey numbers to its current players. Even if a player is temporarily out of the team, the team ensures that it does not reassign his number to a new player.
“At present, the regulars in the Indian team and those in contention have been designated around 60-odd numbers,” explained a BCCI official. “So even if a player is out of the team for about a year or so, we don’t give away his number to a new player. That means a recent debutant has just 30-odd numbers to choose from.”
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In retiring MS Dhoni’s No. 7 jersey, the BCCI not only preserves a symbol of cricketing excellence but also pays a fitting tribute to a captain who steered India to numerous victories on the global stage.
