5 India and Pakistan players with same jersey numbers

In every sport, each player is given a designated jersey number or uniform number to identify and distinguish them. Cricketers are allowed to choose their preferred numbers to wear on their jerseys, meaning that the respective cricket boards or Cricket Governing Body have no role in allocating the numbers. 

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Although there are no specific guidelines for choosing jersey numbers, no two players in a Playing XI should have the same numbers. A player from another country can wear the same jersey number. In this article, we take a look at 5 India and Pakistan cricketers with the same international jersey numbers. 

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5. Ishant Sharma and Haris Rauf - 97

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Veteran India pacer Ishant Sharma wears the number 97 jersey. Interestingly, Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf also dons the same number. 

4. Sanju Samson and Imad Wasim - 9

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India's wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson and Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim are donning the same jersey number (9).

3. Yuvraj Singh - Abdul Razzaq - 12

Two legendary players of their respective nations, Yuvraj Singh and Abdul Razzaq got the same jersey numbers. The former all-rounders etched their names in cricket history with numerous dazzling performances with the number 12 on their backs.

2. Rohit Sharma and Asif Ali - 45

Indian skipper and veteran opener Rohit Sharma wears jersey number 45 to wreak havoc on the field. Pakistan power-hitter Asif Ali is also wearing the same jersey number on his back. 

1. Virat Kohli and Shoaib Malik - 18

Former Indian captain and batting stalwart Virat Kohli dazzled his fans around the world by donning the blue jersey number 18. Shoaib Malik, one of Pakistan's finest all-rounders, also has the same jersey number.