Seven cricket legends were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame today at a ceremony held at Abbey Road Studios in London. The class of 2025 features five men’s and two women’s cricket icons, recognized for their outstanding contributions to the sport.
The Seven New Inductees are:
- MS Dhoni (India): MS Dhoni, India’s legendary former captain, was officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on June 9, 2025, joining an elite group of cricketing greats including Matthew Hayden and Hashim Amla in this year’s class of seven inductees. Widely celebrated for his calm under pressure, tactical brilliance, and revolutionary impact on limited-overs cricket, Dhoni is the only captain to have led his country to victories in all three ICC men’s white-ball tournaments: the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Across a remarkable 16-year international career, Dhoni amassed 17,266 runs, effected 829 dismissals, and played 538 matches for India, earning recognition as one of the game’s greatest finishers, leaders, and wicketkeepers. Reacting to the honour, Dhoni said, “It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever”.
- Matthew Hayden (Australia): Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class, joining an elite group of cricketing greats at a ceremony held at Abbey Road Studios in London. Renowned for his powerful presence at the crease, Hayden played 103 Tests, scoring 8,625 runs at an average of 50.73, and 161 ODIs, amassing 6,133 runs at 43.80, as well as being a two-time World Cup winner with Australia. The induction, which also included icons like MS Dhoni and Hashim Amla, recognizes Hayden’s significant impact on the game, with ICC Chair Jay Shah praising the new inductees for shaping cricket’s legacy and inspiring generations. Hayden expressed his honor at joining many of his heroes and contemporaries in the Hall of Fame, calling the recognition “incredible” and a defining moment in his cricketing journey.
- Hashim Amla (South Africa): South African cricket legend Hashim Amla has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2025, joining a group of seven iconic players honored at a ceremony held at Abbey Road Studios in London. Amla, celebrated for his elegant batting and record-breaking achievements—including being the first South African to score a Test triple century and amassing nearly 19,000 international runs. The induction acknowledges Amla’s significant contributions to cricket, with Amla expressing gratitude for the recognition, calling it an honor to be included among some of the most celebrated players in the sport’s history.
- Graeme Smith (South Africa): South African cricket legend Graeme Smith has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class, honored for his transformative leadership and prolific batting that redefined South African cricket. Smith, who became the youngest-ever South African captain at age 22 and led the Proteas in a record 109 Tests, is celebrated for guiding the team to historic away series victories in England and Australia and amassing over 17,000 international runs during his illustrious career. His induction, announced on June 9, 2025, in London, recognizes Smith’s enduring impact on the game and his role in establishing South Africa as a dominant force in world cricket.
- Daniel Vettori (New-Zealand): New Zealand’s legendary left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori has been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, joining an elite group of cricketing greats at a ceremony in London. Vettori, renowned for his outstanding all-round abilities, is one of only three players in Test history to achieve the double of more than 4,000 runs and 300 wickets, and he also captained New Zealand through a transformative era, leading them to the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy final. Recognizes his remarkable contributions to cricket and cements his legacy as one of the sport’s most influential figures.
- Sana Mir (Pakistan): Former Pakistan women’s cricket captain Sana Mir made history on June 9, 2025, by becoming the first Pakistani woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Recognized for her trailblazing role in advancing women’s cricket in Pakistan, Mir played 226 international matches, captained the national team for eight years, and led Pakistan to two Asian Games gold medals. She is one of only nine women to have taken 100 wickets and scored 1,000 runs in ODIs, and was the first Pakistani woman to top the ICC ODI rankings. Beyond her on-field achievements, Mir has been a vocal advocate for body positivity, mental health, and social causes. It was celebrated at a gala event in London, marking a defining moment for Pakistan cricket and women’s sports in the country.
- Sarah Taylor (England): England’s legendary wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2025, joining a group of seven cricketing greats honored at a ceremony in London. Taylor, widely regarded as one of the finest wicketkeepers in the history of the women’s game, was recognized for her stellar 14-year international career, which included 6,533 runs and a record 232 dismissals across formats. Expressing her delight, Taylor called the induction “one of the best moments of my life and truly feels like a dream come true,” highlighting the significance of this recognition during a period of remarkable growth for women’s cricket.
This group was selected by a panel of ICC Hall of Famers, senior executives, and media members, and their induction brings the total number of ICC Hall of Fame members to 122.
