For any international cricketer, a place in the ICC Hall of Fame is the most superior form of honour for a cricketer representing any nation. The ICC Hall of Fame was created to recognize greats of the game and honors cricketers with massive contributions while also celebrating their decorated achievements throughout their cricket career.
Quoting current ICC chairman Jay Shah, “Inducting legends into the ICC Hall of Fame is our way of honoring the game’s most extraordinary contributors. This accolade is reserved exclusively for those whose achievements have left an indelible mark on the sport, and each selection is made purely on merit.”
On that note, here are the seven players who were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, which includes Indian veteran skipper and wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni.
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New inductees from 2025 in ICC Hall of Fame ft. MS Dhoni
1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni – India
Former Indian great MS Dhoni can easily be named the greatest captain and one of the finest white-ball leaders in international cricket. He remains the only international skipper to have won all three ICC limited-overs titles: ICC T20 World Cup (2007), ICC World Cup (2011), and the ICC Champions Trophy (2013). Dhoni, in his career, has some impressive records, like 17,266 runs and an effective 634 catches and 195 stumpings, the most by any wicket-keeper in international cricket. He has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
2. Hashim Amla – South Africa
The South African finally got a well-deserved entry into the Hall of Fame, as his contributions to South Africa’s success in international cricket have never been recognized. Known throughout his career for his amazing consistency and several records of being the fastest to major milestones, Amla remains one of the most deserving players in world cricket, with 18,672 runs and 55 hundreds in his career.
3. Graeme Smith – South Africa
Another Protea legend, Graeme Smith, is featured in the ICC Hall of Fame, as he was the architect of South African cricket post the Hansie Cronje Era. Smith was considered one of the youngest captains in the history of world cricket, as he was 22 when entrusted with the role, and he was one of the greatest leaders South Africa ever witnessed. As a batter, he has 17,236 runs and is considered one of the greatest skippers in cricket history.
4. Matthew Hayden – Australia
The Australian opener has also been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, as ever since he made his debut in 2001, he revolutionized world cricket with his everlasting impact. Scoring 15,066 runs in his career, Hayden was known for his fearless batting and was known for his immense impact on Australia’s success from 2003 to 2007.
5. Daniel Vettori – New Zealand
Former New Zealand veteran Vettori has been known as one of the greatest left-arm spinners in the history of world cricket, and currently he holds the record for being one of the most successful coaches in recent history.
Vettori has starred in 442 internationals and has claimed 705 wickets, as he holds the record for having a double of 300 wickets and 3000+ test runs in his career. Vettori is also a new inductee in the ICC Hall of Fame for 2025.
6. Sarah Taylor – England
Sarah Taylor is one of the rare talents in women’s cricket, though she retired too early in her career. Taylor was a stunning batter but was known widely for her lightning-fast speed and accuracy behind the wickets. Taylor played a major role in England women’s valuable wins in the 2009 World Cup and the T20 World Cup as well.
7. Sana Mir – Pakistan
Another inclusion in the ICC Hall of Fame from women’s cricket is Sana Mir, the former Pakistani spinner, who was immensely successful with 151 wickets and also had 89 scalps in the shorter format of the game. With significant contributions with the bat, Mir has been given the position for setting a stage for Pakistani women in international cricket.
