The ICC Hall of Fame has inducted seven outstanding cricketers this year, including India’s MS Dhoni and Australia’s Matthew Hayden. This prestigious honor celebrates the greatest players in cricket history.
Historic Ceremony at Abbey Road Studios
The induction ceremony was held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, where the ICC officially added the seven new members to the Hall of Fame. This year, five male and two female players were honored for their remarkable contributions to international cricket.
Meet the New Hall of Famers
Male Inductees:
- Hashim Amla (South Africa): Second-highest run-scorer for South Africa in Test cricket and the first to score three triple centuries.
- MS Dhoni (India): The only captain to win all three major ICC trophies — T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013).
- Matthew Hayden (Australia): Explosive opener who holds a Test record of 380 runs and was key in Australia’s 2007 World Cup victory.
- Graeme Smith (South Africa): Former captain with over 100 Test matches and the first to win a Test series in Australia for South Africa.
- Daniel Vettori (New Zealand): Spin-bowling all-rounder with the rare achievement of 4000 Test runs and 300 wickets.
Female Inductees:
- Sana Mir (Pakistan): Leading figure in Pakistan women’s cricket, winner of two Asian Games gold medals, and the highest wicket-taker for her country.
- Sarah Taylor (England): Exceptional wicketkeeper-batter who played key roles in England’s 2009 and 2017 World Cup victories.
ICC Hall of Fame Reaches 122 Members
With these additions, the ICC Hall of Fame now features 122 iconic players. Founded in 2009, players become eligible for induction five years after retirement. The Hall of Fame recognizes those who have made lasting impacts on the sport globally.
