Teams often retire jersey numbers to honour their iconic players.
In 1994, Chicago Bulls retired NBA legend Michael Jordan's no. 23.
The tradition has also been followed in Indian cricket.
BCCI has retired the iconic no. 7 jersey worn by MS Dhoni.
Before retiring in 2020, Dhoni led India to lift all major ICC trophies.
Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian cricketer to be given this honour.
The Master Blaster had donned no. 10 throughout his illustrious career.
Players can’t choose India’s no. 7 and 10 jerseys in future.
Italian club Napoli retired no. 10 as a tribute to legendary Diego Maradona.
Dutch giants Ajax retired the no. 14, which was iconic to Johan Cruyff.