Former India captain MS Dhoni joins ICC Hall of Fame

‘A Day with the Legends’ event was watched in different parts of the world as it was telecast live by several of ICC’s broadcast partner networks.

Hyderabad: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced seven iconic players in the latest list of additions to the ICC Hall of Fame at a glittering ceremony held at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London on Monday.

Hashim Amla, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, Graeme Smith, and Daniel Vettori were the five men’s players inducted as the Class of 2025, with Sana Mir and Sarah Taylor being the women’s players on the list, taking the total number of ICC Hall of Fame inductees to 122.

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The seven distinguished cricketers were selected by ICC Hall of Famers, senior executives, and members of the media and inducted during the ‘A Day with the Legends’ event, which was watched in different parts of the world as it was telecast live by several of ICC’s broadcast partner networks.

Mr. Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, said: “Through the ICC Hall of Fame, we pay tribute to the finest players the game has seen — individuals whose remarkable careers have shaped cricket’s legacy and inspired generations.”

“This year, we are privileged to induct seven truly outstanding individuals into this prestigious group. On behalf of the ICC, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of them and hope they cherish this well-deserved recognition as a defining moment in their cricketing journey,” he said.

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