MS Dhoni: 11th Indian Cricketer to be Inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

One of India’s most successful Indian cricket captains, Mahender Singh Dhoni, has been inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame. MS Dhoni is the 11th Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

This year, the ICC honoured seven former international cricketers: Sarah Taylor of England, Sana Mir of Pakistan, Daniel Vettori of New Zealand, Matthew Hayden of Australia, Graeme Smith of South Africa, MS Dhoni, and Hasim Amla of South Africa. 

About MS Dhoni 

MS Dhoni is known as one of the best finishers in the shorter format of the game, an inspiring leader, and an explosive wicketkeeper-batsman.

MS Dhoni, who was ice cool on the field, is considered one of the most successful Indian captains in all three formats. Under his captaincy, India was ranked the world's No. 1 Test team for 18 consecutive months starting in December 2009.

He led India to three ICC Trophies: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.

He took over the captaincy from Rahul Dravid in 2007 and retired from international cricket in 2019.

He still plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he is affectionately called ‘Thala’ or leader. 

Under his captaincy, the Chennai Super Kings have won five IPL titles: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.

Eleven Indian Cricketers in the ICC Hall of Fame  

 So far, eleven Indian cricketers, two women and nine men, have been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

1. Sunil Gavaskar (Batsman) - Inducted in 2009. He retired from international cricket in 1987.
2. Bishen Singh Bedi (Spinner)- Inducted in 2009. He retired from international cricket in 1979
3. Kapil Dev (All-rounder)- Inducted in 2010. He retired from international cricket in 1994.
4. Anil Kumble (Leg Spinner)- Inducted in 2015. He retired from international cricket in 2008.
5. Rahul Dravid (Batsman)- Inducted in 2018. He retired from international cricket in 2012.
6. Sachin Tendulkar (Batsman)- Inducted in 2019. He retired from international cricket in 2013.
7. Vinoo Mankad (All-rounder)- Inducted in 2021. He retired from international cricket in 1959.
8. Diana Edulji (All Rounder)- Inducted in 2023. She retired from international cricket in 1983.
9. Virender Sehwag (Batsman) -- Inducted in 2023. He retired from international cricket in 2015.
10. Neetu David (Bowler). Inducted in 2024. She retired from international cricket in 2008.
11. MS Dhoni (Wicketkeeper)-  Inducted in 2025. He retired from international cricket in 2019.

ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 

The ICC, the world’s cricket governing body, launched the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009 in partnership with the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA).

The ICC Hall of Fame honours retired, present and past international cricketers.

The ICC organises a special induction ceremony for the inducted player, at which they are physically present. For deceased players, their relatives are present at the induction ceremony. 

The living ICC Hall of Fame players also help select the next players to be inducted into the hall every year.

About the International Cricket Council (ICC)

Established: 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference.

It is the world governing body of men's and women's cricket.

Members - 104 countries. Twelve are full members and 94 are associate members.

Headquarters- Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Chairman - Jay Shah