🏏 ICC Hall of Fame 2025 – Complete Winners List, Indian Legends & What It Means

Discover who joined the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025 including MS Dhoni, Sana Mir and more. Check out the full winners list, Indian inductees and significance of the honor.

🧐 What is the ICC Hall of Fame?

The ICC Hall of Fame is an honorary list created by the International Cricket Council to celebrate retired cricketers who have significantly impacted the global game. Introduced in 2009 alongside FICA (Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations), this recognition honors excellence, influence, and legacy in international cricket.

ICC Hall of Fame Meaning:

Being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors for a cricketer, acknowledging not only statistics but also their leadership, contribution, and cultural influence on the sport.

🏆 ICC Hall of Fame 2025 Winners List

The new inductees were honored at a special event held at Abbey Road Studios, London, on June 9, 2025. This year’s batch includes seven cricketing greats from around the world:

Name	Country	Role
MS Dhoni	India	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Matthew Hayden	Australia	Opening Batter
Daniel Vettori	New Zealand	All-Rounder (Spin)
Hashim Amla	South Africa	Top-Order Batsman
Graeme Smith	South Africa	Captain / Opener
Sana Mir	Pakistan	Women's All-Rounder
Sarah Taylor	England	Wicketkeeper-Batswoman

These icons were honored for their legendary careers and long-standing contributions to the sport.

🇮🇳 ICC Hall of Fame – Indian Cricketers List (Till 2025)

India now boasts 11 inductees in the ICC Hall of Fame. The list includes some of the biggest names in cricket history:

Cricketer	Year Inducted	Contribution
Sunil Gavaskar	2009	First batter to score 10,000 Test runs.
Kapil Dev	2009	India's 1983 World Cup-winning captain.
Bishan Singh Bedi	2009	Legendary spinner and former captain.
Anil Kumble	2015	India's highest wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs.
Rahul Dravid	2018	One of India's greatest Test and ODI batters.
Sachin Tendulkar	2019	Highest run-scorer in Test and ODI history.
Vinoo Mankad	2021	One of India's finest all-rounders.
Diana Edulji	2023	First Indian female cricketer in the Hall of Fame.
Virender Sehwag	2023	India's first Test triple centurion.
Neetu David	2024	Second Indian female cricketer in the Hall of Fame.
MS Dhoni	2025	Only captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies.

MS Dhoni becomes the 11th Indian to be added, marking another milestone in Indian cricket’s rich legacy.

🌟 Highlights of the 2025 Inductees

⭐ MS Dhoni – India

• Captained India to wins in the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy.
• Known for his calm demeanor, lightning-fast stumpings, and unmatched cricketing mind.

⭐ Matthew Hayden – Australia

• One of the most dominant opening batsmen of the 2000s.
• Holds the then-world record of 380 in a single Test innings.

⭐ Daniel Vettori – New Zealand

• Renowned for his consistency and all-round abilities.
• Achieved over 300 Test wickets and 4,500+ runs.

⭐ Hashim Amla – South Africa

• Technically gifted batter known for his elegance and discipline.
• Scored over 9,000 runs in both Test and ODI formats.

⭐ Graeme Smith – South Africa

• Youngest captain of South Africa who led from the front.
• Played a pivotal role in developing a strong South African unit.

⭐ Sana Mir – Pakistan

• A pioneer in women’s cricket in Pakistan.
• First Pakistani woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
• Captained her team in two World Cups and took 151 ODI wickets.

⭐ Sarah Taylor – England

• Revolutionized wicketkeeping in women’s cricket.
• Known for quick reflexes and sharp batting in ODIs and T20s.

✅ Criteria & Selection Process

To qualify for the ICC Hall of Fame, a cricketer must:

• Be retired for at least five years
• Have made a significant contribution at the international level
• Be evaluated by a panel of experts, including former players and ICC officials

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the ICC Hall of Fame?
It is an honor awarded to retired international cricketers for their exceptional contributions to the game.

Q2. Who were inducted in 2025?
MS Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, Hashim Amla, Daniel Vettori, Graeme Smith, Sana Mir, and Sarah Taylor.

Q3. How many Indian players are in the ICC Hall of Fame?
As of 2025, 11 Indian players have been inducted.

Q4. Where was the 2025 induction ceremony held?
It took place at Abbey Road Studios, London, before the World Test Championship Final.

Q5. Who was the first Pakistani woman in the ICC Hall of Fame?
Sana Mir became the first female cricketer from Pakistan to earn this distinction.