In a moment of pride for Indian cricket fans, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. The announcement was made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as part of the 2025 inductee list, which includes seven celebrated players from around the world.
The ICC’s Hall of Fame, launched in 2009, honours cricketers who have made a lasting impact on the game. With the inclusion of the 2025 class, the total number of inductees now stands at 122. This year’s list includes five male and two female players: MS Dhoni (India), Matthew Hayden (Australia), Hashim Amla (South Africa), Daniel Vettori (New Zealand), Graeme Smith (South Africa), Sana Mir (Pakistan), and Sarah Taylor (England).
Known for his calmness under pressure, sharp cricketing mind, and finishing prowess, Dhoni redefined the role of a wicketkeeper-batsman, especially in limited-overs formats. Over his illustrious career, Dhoni represented India in 538 international matches, scoring 17,266 runs across formats and completing 829 dismissals behind the stumps. In ODIs, he holds the record for the most stumpings (123) and has the highest individual ODI score by a wicketkeeper—183 not out against Sri Lanka in 2005.
Dhoni’s captaincy achievements remain unparalleled in Indian cricket history. He is the only captain to have won all three major ICC trophies:
- 2007 ICC T20 World Cup,
- 2011 ICC ODI World Cup, and
- 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
He led India in 200 ODIs as captain, the most by any Indian, and played a crucial role in shaping India’s success in the modern era.
Dhoni is now the 11th Indian and the ninth Indian male cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Anil Kumble.
Though he retired from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni continues to be a fan favourite, playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. His Hall of Fame induction is not just a recognition of his statistics, but a celebration of his impact, leadership, and enduring legacy in world cricket.
