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Shreyas Iyer primarily wears jersey number 41 in Indian cricket, though he switched to #96 after receiving a Chelsea FC jersey with that number during a 2023 visit, inspired by footballer Ben Chilwell.?
Shreyas Iyer: Teams Played For
Iyer has donned #41/#96 for India (Tests/ODIs/T20Is since 2017), Mumbai domestically, and IPL teams like Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders (2021–2024 IPL title), and Punjab Kings (2026 captain).
Shreyas Iyer: Jersey Significance
Number 41 symbolizes Iyer's technical batting mastery, including maiden Test ton on debut (vs NZ 2021) and ODI centuries in World Cups, anchoring India's middle order.?
Shreyas Iyer: Previous Numbers
Started with #41 consistently; #96 adopted post-Chelsea trip for IPL/PBKs, blending football fandom with cricket identity.?
Shreyas Iyer: Fun Fact
Iyer's #96 Chelsea jersey gift prompted the switch—now his PBKS captaincy number, worn during unbeaten 97* debut knock earning Player of the Match.
