IPL is one of the most-followed tournaments in the world. Every cricketer dreams to become a part of the Indian Premier League one day. However, not everyone is lucky enough to get a contract from an IPL franchise. Speaking of players who earn a contract, they get to choose their own jersey.
Most of the players pick either single digit or double digit number to wear at the back of their jerseys. However, here’s a list of five such IPL stars who chose a triple digit number for their jerseys in this league.
1. Yash Dayal has used 2 triple digit numbers in IPL jersey
Left-arm fast bowler Yash Dayal is one of the rare cricketer to have two triple digit numbers at the back of his jersey in the league. While playing for Gujarat Titans, his jersey number was 133, whereas for RCB, he is wearing jersey number 104.
2. Chris Gayle used a triple digit number in IPL jersey
Another player associated with Royal Challengers Bengaluru to feature on the list is Chris Gayle. The Universe Boss donned the jersey number 333 while playing in the IPL. It was his highest score in Tests.
3. Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan wore jersey number 800 during his Indian Premier League. He is the highest wicket-taker in Tests with 800 wickets, which was the inspiration behind the number.
4. Hardik Pandya
Current Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has jersey number 33 right now. However, when he debuted, he wore jersey number 228, which was his highest score in U16 cricket.
5. Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is the captain of the Delhi Capitals right now. When Delhi Capitals team was known as Delhi Daredevils, Pant would play for them with jersey number 777.
