Captain Cool Immortalized: MS Dhoni Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

In an Indian and global cricket moment of pride, India's two-time World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni was officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 intake. The news was made public in a special function in London, in advance of the World Test Championship final at Lord's, as a fitting tribute to one of the great leaders and finishers of the game.

 

Key Highlights

Historic Achievement: Dhoni is the 11th Indian and the first and only captain in the history of the game to have won all three ICC men's white-ball major trophies—T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013).

 

Stellar Career Numbers: In a 16-year career overseas for India, Dhoni appeared in 538 games, scoring 17,266 runs, 16 hundreds, and affecting 829 dismissals as a wicketkeeper.

 

Trailblazing Leader: Through his composed under-pressure nature and strategic mind, Dhoni revolutionized the wicketkeeper-batter career and reshaped leadership in cricket.

 

Elite Company: The 2025 Hall of Fame class also includes cricket greats Matthew Hayden, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, Daniel Vettori, and Sana Mir, with seven inductees this year.

 

Dhoni's Reaction: During his acceptance, Dhoni had mentioned,

 

It is a privilege to be included on the ICC Hall of Fame, which honors the contribution of the cricketers of yesteryears and from across the globe. To be remembered with such all-time greats is an incredible experience. It is something that I will always treasure in my heart.

 

Legacy Beyond Numbers: Dhoni's legacy is not numbers—it is the helicopter shot to win the 2011 World Cup and his nerves of steel under pressure that have inspired millions and left an imprint on the game.

 

Dhoni's induction is a testament to his unmatched consistency, fitness, and leadership, putting him among the all-time greats of cricket.

 

Source: Cricbuzz, ICC, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Moneycontrol.