Rishabh Pant Wears Virat Kohli's No. 18 Jersey on Comeback: Why It Sparked Debate

Rishabh Pant wore Virat Kohli's iconic No. 18 jersey on his return to cricket, sparking debate on social media. BCCI clarified India A numbers are not fixed and assigned randomly.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

October 31, 2025

Rishabh Pant wearing Virat Kohli's iconic No. 18 jersey during the India A vs South Africa A unofficial Test match at BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on his return from injury.