Dec 15, 2023, 07:25 PM IST
MS Dhoni - 7
The BCCI has retired the iconic No. 7 jersey of MS Dhoni, the captain who led India to victory in the 2011 World Cup. Dhoni becomes the second Indian cricketer to achieve this unique feat.
Sachin Tendulkar - 10
Sachin Tendulkar holds the distinction of being the first Indian cricketer to have his jersey number retired by the Indian cricket team. Since 2017, the iconic number 10, worn by Tendulkar, has not been available for other players.
Phil Hughes - 64
In 2014, tragedy struck when Phil Hughes, an Australian cricketer, was fatally struck by a ball during a domestic game. In order to pay tribute to his remarkable legacy, Australia retired his jersey number, 64.
Kobe Bryant - 8
Kobe Bryant achieved a remarkable feat by being the sole NBA player to have multiple numbers retired by a single franchise. The LA Lakers made this historic announcement one year after his retirement in 2017. Throughout his illustrious career, Bryant donned the number 8 from 1996 until the 2005-06 season.
Kobe Bryant - 24
Kobe made a bold decision to switch to the number 24 jersey for the LA Lakers at the beginning of the 2006-07 season. He remained loyal to this number until his retirement in 2016.
Diego Maradona - 10
Diego Maradona's brilliance for Argentina may be what the world remembers him for, but his unparalleled contribution to Napoli cannot be overlooked. In a remarkable tribute, Napoli retired Maradona's iconic number 10 jersey in the year 2000, a decade after his retirement.
Francesco Totti - 10
Francesco Totti and AS Roma have one of the most celebrated love stories in football. Totti dedicated nearly 25 years of his career to this iconic Italian club, and as a tribute to his immense contribution, AS Roma retired his jersey.
Michael Jordan - 23
Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, dedicated the majority of his illustrious career to the Chicago Bulls. The Chicago-based team honored his legacy by retiring his iconic jersey number 23 in 1994, following his initial retirement.
Paolo Maldini - 3
AC Milan has officially retired the iconic number 3 jersey, worn by the legendary Paolo Maldini, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of the game. Maldini's unwavering loyalty and exceptional skills graced the Milan team throughout his illustrious career, spanning an impressive 25 years from 1984 to 2009.
Javier Zanetti – 4
Zanetti's remarkable career spanned nearly two decades at an Italian club, leading to the ultimate honor of having the No. 4 jersey retired in his name. The Argentine maestro dedicated an impressive 19 years to the San Siro club, achieving abundant triumphs along the way.