India, July 18 -- Cricket isn't just about centuries and five-wicket hauls. Sometimes, it throws up strange numbers which become a part of the game's rich folklore. Here are eight quirky, lesser-known facts from Indian cricket history that are fascinating in their own right.

When India played their maiden Day-Night Test in 2019 against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, Virat Kohli made it even more memorable. He scored 136 under lights, becoming India's first-ever pink-ball Test centurion, a record no one else can ever claim.

Both Virat Kohli and Smriti Mandhana wear the No. 18 jersey, but that's not where the coincidence ends. Both also play for the same franchise - the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

It often surprises fans that Sachin Tendul...