Former India captain M.S. Dhoni was on Monday (June 9, 2025) inducted into the ICC’s Hall of Fame for the 12 months 2025 together with Australian nice Matthew Hayden and South Africa’s Hashim Amla.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) shall be inducting seven cricketers — 5 males and two ladies — in its Hall of Fame 2025.
“Celebrated for his calm under pressure and unmatched tactical nous, but also a trailblazer in the shorter formats, MS Dhoni’s legacy as one of the game’s greatest finishers, leaders and wicketkeepers has been honoured with his induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame,” mentioned the ICC assertion.
“With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni’s numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity,” it mentioned.
Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup win in 2007, ODI World Cup victory in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013, mentioned in an announcement shared by the governing physique that, “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. It is something that I will cherish forever.”
Published – June 09, 2025 10:36 pm IST
