As we all believe superstitions, even the International Cricketers are a superstitious lot. Most of the players stick to the routine as they do in previous matches. Sitting on a particular chair, wearing lucky shoes and much more are the aspects which the athletes follow. Now let us know the reason behind India’s best batsman Virat Kohli’s jersey number 18.

Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world who always comes fresh to the field, gives 100% and never let down his team in any situation. Virat has been wearing the number since his Under-19 days. According to the spokespersons, the reason behind Virat’s jersey number 18 is that

It was his father Prem Kohli, who sent him for cricket coaching and it was his dream that his son will one day represent his country. Virat was always very close to his father. On 18 December 2006, his father passed away when he was only 18-years-old. Since then his jersey number is 18.

But the unfortunate thing is that his father never got to see Virat play for the Indian team but his memories are with his son who is currently rocking the world of Cricket.

As stated by Virat in an interview before Asia Cup 2016, it was the number given to him when he played the ICC U/19 World Cup in 2008 and no special emotion/superstition is associated with it. So, he carried on playing with the same jersey number.