Former India captain MS Dhoni has been officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, joining six other legendary cricketers in a grand ceremony held at Abbey Road Studios in London. Dhoni, known for his calm leadership and match-winning abilities, became the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this honour.
A Proud Moment for India
MS Dhoni expressed gratitude after the induction, stating,
“It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling.”
The legendary wicketkeeper-batsman has played over 500 international matches and is the only captain to win all three major ICC white-ball tournaments — the T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013).
Other Cricketers Inducted Alongside Dhoni
Along with Dhoni, the following players were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame:
- Hashim Amla (South Africa)
- Matthew Hayden (Australia)
- Graeme Smith (South Africa)
- Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)
- Sana Mir (Pakistan)
- Sarah Taylor (England)
These players were selected through votes by ICC Hall of Famers, senior executives, and media members during the ‘Day with the Legends’ event.
Dhoni’s Legendary Career in Numbers
- Tests: 4,876 runs in 90 matches, 256 catches, 38 stumpings
- ODIs: 10,773 runs in 350 matches, 321 catches, 123 stumpings
- T20Is: 1,617 runs in 98 matches, 57 catches, 34 stumpings
As a captain, Dhoni also led India to No. 1 in Test rankings from 2009 to 2011 and was named in the ICC’s ODI and T20I Teams of the Decade in 2019.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah noted,
“Through the ICC Hall of Fame, we pay tribute to the finest players the game has seen… who have inspired generations.”
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