# Why Rohit Sharma Wears 45: The Mom-Approved Story Behind the Hitman’s Jersey

URL: https://technosports.co.in/why-rohit-sharma-wears-45-the-mom/  
Published: 2026-10-30  
Updated: 2026-10-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Some numbers belong to a player forever. Say “45” at any cricket ground and fans will answer with one word: **Hitman**. But the story behind it isn’t about superstition or strategy. It starts with a phone call to Mumbai.

On *Family Full House with Rohit Sharma*, host Rahul Lohani asked the question fans have wondered about for years: why 45? Rohit’s answer was simple, funny and deeply human.

### Rohit Sharma : From Leftover 19 to Mom’s Pick

When Rohit first played in a jersey, the numbers he wanted were already taken. He had hoped for a single digit, but 5, 8 and 9 had gone to teammates. Number 19 was what remained, and he liked it, so he wore it for India’s Under-19 side.

Then a fellow player gave him a reality check: if he reached the senior team, 19 wouldn’t be available. It belonged to **Rahul Dravid**, then India’s captain.

![Rohit Sharma](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/IMG_2782_resize-683x1024.avif)

That evening, Rohit called his mother from his hotel and asked her which number he should pick. She suggested **9**, but it was already gone. He didn’t want 27. What he did like was how **4 and 5** looked side by side. Together they add up to 9, so the number his mother wanted stayed in the equation. The result was 45.

### Rohit’s Jersey Number at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Player** | Rohit Sharma, “The Hitman” |
| **Jersey number** | 45 |
| **First number worn** | 19 (Under-19 cricket) |
| **Why 19 was dropped** | It was Rahul Dravid’s number |
| **Who suggested the new number** | His mother, who first suggested 9 |
| **The numerology link** | 4 + 5 = 9 |
| **Where he shared it** | Family Full House with Rohit Sharma |

### Why This Story Connects?

Rohit’s number wasn’t engineered by a marketing team. It came from a young player, a rushed phone call and a mother’s instinct. Many fans see their own families in that moment: the first person we call when a big decision lands is often our parents.

It also shows how a practical choice can become part of a legacy. A number picked out of necessity now appears on thousands of jerseys in stadiums across the world.

Want more on Rohit’s journey? Read our [latest cricket coverage on Technosports](https://technosports.co.in/) and explore our [sports news section](https://technosports.co.in/category/sports/) for more stories from the game’s biggest names. To learn more about the player himself, see his [Wikipedia profile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma).

### Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Why does Rohit Sharma wear jersey number 45?

His mother suggested 9, which was unavailable. Rohit liked how 4 and 5 looked together, and since they add up to 9, he chose 45.

Q2. Which number did Rohit wear before 45?

He wore 19 in Under-19 cricket. He gave it up because it belonged to Rahul Dravid in the senior Indian team.