Many cricketers have superstitions. Australians tend to be wary of the number 87 because it is 13 short of 100. English cricketers are more suspicious of the number 111. What is this number known as

The number 111 is known as 'Nelson' in cricket superstition, named after Admiral Nelson who supposedly lost one eye, one arm, and one leg (though historically inaccurate). The three ones resemble three 'sticks' or body parts. Napoleon, Wellington, and Rasputin are historical figures not associated with this cricket superstition. Umpire David Shepherd used to hop on one leg when the score reached 111.