MS Dhoni Becomes 11th Indian in ICC Hall of Fame: Full List of Cricket Legends

In a moment of immense pride for Indian cricket, MS Dhoni has become the 11th Indian cricketer to be inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame. The International Cricket Council made the announcement on June 9, 2025, adding yet another chapter to Dhoni’s already legendary career.

Dhoni’s induction is not just a personal milestone, but also a celebration of India’s cricketing journey over the decades. From the classical batting of Sunil Gavaskar, to the fiery pace of Kapil Dev, the spin wizardry of Anil Kumble, and now to the cool-headed leadership of Dhoni, the ICC Hall of Fame now features some of the most influential names in Indian cricket history.

With this honour, Dhoni joins an elite list of Indian greats who have shaped the game both nationally and globally. The induction also underlines India’s ever-growing stature in the world of cricket — a journey that has seen the country evolve from being underdogs to becoming world champions across formats.

MS Dhoni Becomes 11th Indian in ICC Hall of Fame

• Made international debut in 2004

• Captained India to:

  • 2007 T20 World Cup victory

  • 2011 ODI World Cup victory

  • 2013 ICC Champions Trophy win
    (Only captain to win all three ICC white-ball tournaments)

• ODI record: 10,773 runs | Batting avg. 50.57

• First Indian wicket-keeper to score 4000 Test runs

• Most dismissals by an Indian wicket-keeper

• Retired from international cricket in 2020

Dhoni’s induction comes nearly five years after he bid farewell to international cricket. Revered for his calm leadership and tactical brilliance, Dhoni remains one of India’s most beloved sporting icons.

Indians in ICC Hall of Fame: The Complete List

1. Bishan Singh Bedi

• Inducted: 2009

• 67 Tests | 266 wickets

• Member of India’s iconic spin quartet

• Captained India in 22 Tests

2. Kapil Dev

• Inducted: 2009

• India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain

• Only player with 5000+ Test runs and 400+ wickets

• India’s leading fast-bowling wicket-taker

3. Sunil Gavaskar

• Inducted: 2009

• First batter to cross 10,000 Test runs

• Scored 34 Test centuries

4. Anil Kumble

• Inducted: 2015

• 619 Test wickets | 337 ODI wickets

• India’s highest wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs

• 953 international wickets in total

5. Rahul Dravid

• Inducted: 2018

• One of only 7 players with 10,000+ runs in both Tests and ODIs

• Scored 36 Test centuries

6. Sachin Tendulkar

• Inducted: 2019

• Highest run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs

• Only player with 100 international centuries

7. Vinoo Mankad

• Inducted: 2021

• First Indian with 1000 runs & 100 wickets in Tests

• Former record holder for highest opening partnership (413 runs with Pankaj Roy)

8. Diana Edulji

• Inducted: 2023

• First Indian woman in ICC Hall of Fame

• Took 120 wickets in international cricket

• Captained India in Tests and ODIs

9. Virender Sehwag

• Inducted: 2023

• First Indian to score a Test triple century (achieved twice)

• Part of India’s 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squads

10. Neetu David

• Inducted: 2024

• Second Indian woman in Hall of Fame

• Took 182 international wickets

• Holds record for best bowling figures in a women’s Test innings

11. MS Dhoni

• Inducted: 2025

• Only captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies

• Record-breaking Indian wicket-keeper

• One of cricket’s greatest finishers and tacticians

MS Dhoni’s induction into the ICC Hall of Fame reinforces his status as one of cricket’s all-time greats. The list of Indian inductees — from Gavaskar’s timeless technique to Dhoni’s modern leadership — reflects the evolution and dominance of Indian cricket on the world stage.

As the sport continues to grow, these icons remain inspirations for future generations, embodying excellence, resilience, and the spirit of the game.

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