The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday inducted seven legendary cricketers into the ICC Hall of Fame 2025 during a special ceremony at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. The event celebrated the unparalleled contributions of these cricketing giants to the sport’s rich legacy.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah lauded the inductees, saying:
“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. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of them on this well-deserved recognition.”
2025 ICC Hall of Fame Inductees
1. MS Dhoni (India)
- Matches: 538 (all formats)
- Runs: 17,266
- Dismissals: 829
- The only captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies: T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), Champions Trophy (2013).
- Revolutionized the role of a finisher and wicketkeeper-batter in limited-overs cricket.
- 11th Indian cricketer inducted into the Hall of Fame.
2. Matthew Hayden (Australia)
- Matches: 273
- Runs: 15,066
- Centuries: 40 | Fifties: 69
- Test Average: Over 50 with 30 centuries.
- Dominated bowling attacks worldwide with his powerful opening batting, pivotal in Australia’s two World Cup victories.
3. Graeme Smith (South Africa)
- Matches: 347
- Runs: 17,236
- Centuries: 37 | Fifties: 90 | HS: 277
- Longest-serving Test captain; instrumental in South Africa’s rise as a dominant Test side.
4. Hashim Amla (South Africa)
- Matches: 349
- Runs: 18,672
- Centuries: 55 | Fifties: 88
- South Africa’s batting mainstay for over a decade; elegant stroke-play and remarkable consistency across formats.
5. Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)
- International Wickets: 700+
- Runs: ~7,000
- One of only three players to score 4,000 Test runs and take 300 Test wickets.
- Celebrated for his tactical brilliance and quiet leadership on and off the field.
6. Sana Mir (Pakistan Women)
- ODI Wickets: 150 (highest for Pakistan Women)
- T20I Wickets: 89
- Pioneered Pakistan women’s cricket, captaining for 8 years in a 15-year career.
- The first Pakistan woman to claim 100 ODI wickets.
7. Sarah Taylor (England Women)
- Matches: 226
- Runs: 6,533
- Regarded as one of the finest wicketkeeper-batters in women’s cricket history.
- Known for her sharp glovework and elegant stroke-play, ranking among England’s top run-scorers.
A Defining Moment in Cricket’s History
The ICC Hall of Fame Class of 2025 reflects a generation of cricketers who not only broke records but also reshaped the game’s traditions, inspiring millions worldwide.
The Hall of Fame, launched in 2009, continues to honour cricket’s greatest icons whose legacies transcend statistics and championships, echoing across eras and continents.