Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni, the former captain of the national team and iconic wicketkeeper-batter, has been inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, another milestone in his glittering cricket career.
The International Cricket Council announced the honor on Monday, inducting Dhoni among seven cricketers this year, including all-time greats like Australia's Matthew Hayden and South Africa's Hashim Amla.
“Celebrated for his calm under pressure and unmatched tactical nous, but also a trailblazer in the shorter formats, MS Dhoni’s legacy as one of the game’s greatest finishers, leaders and wicketkeepers has been honoured with his induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame,” read the official ICC announcement.
Much revered for his calmness, tactical acumen, and revolutionary influence on white-ball cricket, Dhoni guided India to three record ICC wins — the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy. His numerical legacy is equally impressive: 17,266 international runs, 829 stump dismissals, and 538 games for India, testifying to his unshakeable excellence, resilience, and peak fitness over a long period.
The ICC complimented Dhoni on his legacy to the sport, and how he holds many records in One Day Internationals — most stumpings in the format (123), the highest wicketkeeper score (183*), and leading India in a record 200 ODIs. His iconic six in the final of the 2011 World Cup, which brought an end to India's drought of 28 years, is still remembered by fans of cricket all over the world.
In response to the honor, Dhoni expressed his appreciation, stating, "It is an honour to be included in the ICC Hall of Fame, which acknowledges the achievements of cricketers generation after generation and from all around the globe. To have your name recalled among such all-time greats is a beautiful feeling. It is something that I will always treasure."
Even though Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020, his presence in the sport is still very much felt. He continues to feature in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings, affirming his enduring impact and now, with this Hall of Fame induction, his permanent legacy in world cricket.
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