MS Dhoni Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Former India captain MS Dhoni has been officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, a prestigious honour announced ahead of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s. This recognition celebrates a remarkable 14-year international career filled with landmark achievements both as a player and a leader.
Dhoni remains the only captain in cricket history to have won all three ICC white-ball trophies — the T20 World Cup (2007), the 50-over World Cup (2011), and the Champions Trophy (2013). Under his leadership, India also rose to the No. 1 position in the ICC Test rankings for the first time, reports Live Cricket Score.
Over his career, Dhoni featured in 350 ODIs, scoring 10,773 runs — his most prolific format. He also played 90 Tests and 98 T20Is after making his international debut in December 2004. Across formats, he amassed over 15,000 runs, struck 16 centuries, and effected 829 dismissals with the gloves.
Joining Dhoni in the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 are South African legends Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla. Smith, appointed captain at just 22, holds the distinction of being the first player to lead a team in over 100 Test matches. Amla, a pillar of South Africa’s batting during his tenure, scored 8113 Test runs at an average of 49.46 and 9282 ODI runs at 46.64, registering 56 centuries across formats.
Also inducted are two giants from the southern hemisphere — Australia’s Matthew Hayden and New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori. Hayden, known for his imposing presence and aggressive batting, scored 8625 runs in 103 Tests at an average of 50.73, including 30 centuries. He remains the record-holder for the highest individual Test score by an Australian — 380 against Zimbabwe. In ODIs, Hayden scored over 6000 runs and was instrumental in Australia’s 2007 World Cup triumph.
Vettori, a stalwart of New Zealand cricket, was revered for his tactical nous and consistency. He claimed 362 Test wickets and 305 ODI wickets, establishing himself as one of the most successful left-arm spinners in the game’s history. With the bat, he contributed over 4500 international runs and captained New Zealand across formats, later transitioning to influential coaching roles.
The Class of 2025 is rounded out by two inspirational figures from the women’s game — England’s Sarah Taylor and Pakistan’s Sana Mir.
Taylor, celebrated as one of the finest wicketkeepers in women’s cricket, was admired for her lightning-quick glove work and elegant batting. She played 10 Tests, 126 ODIs, and 90 T20Is, scoring over 6500 runs across formats.
Mir, a pioneering leader in Pakistan women’s cricket, captained the national side in 137 matches and played 226 internationals overall. She took 240 wickets and scored over 1600 runs during her career. Off the field, Mir’s impact extended beyond cricket, earning her a spot on the BBC’s 100 Women list in 2019 for her influence in sport and social progress.
