ICC Honors Seven Cricket Stars with Hall of Fame Induction
ICC Honors Seven Cricket Stars with Hall of Fame Induction originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has inducted seven players into its Hall of Fame, recognizing their enduring impact on the sport during a ceremony at London's renowned Abbey Road Studios.
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The Class of 2025 features five men's cricket icons: Hashim Amla, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, Graeme Smith, and Daniel Vettori, alongside women's cricket pioneers Sana Mir and Sarah Taylor. Their inclusion brings the total number of Hall of Fame members to 122.
'This year, we are privileged to induct seven truly outstanding individuals into this prestigious group,' said ICC Chairman Jay Shah. 'On behalf of the ICC, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of them and hope they cherish this well-deserved recognition as a defining moment in their cricketing journey.'
Amla, who scored over 9,000 runs in Tests for South Africa, described the honor as 'surreal,' adding, 'It is an honour to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, especially alongside Graeme.'
India's Dhoni, famed for leading his country to titles in all three major ICC formats, remarked, 'To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling.'
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Former Australian opener Hayden, once the holder of the highest Test score, called the honor 'incredible,' while Smith, South Africa's longest-serving captain, noted, 'This is also a proud moment for South Africa.'
New Zealand's Vettori, who amassed over 300 wickets in both Tests and ODIs, said he was 'overwhelmed' to join such esteemed company.
Pakistan's Sana Mir reflected on her journey: 'From dreaming as a little girl that one day there would even be a women's team… this is a moment I couldn't have dared to imagine.'
England's Taylor, known for her sharp glove work and World Cup heroics, said, 'Being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame is one of the best moments of my life.'
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The ceremony, aired globally by ICC broadcast partners, also marked the lead-up to the ICC World Test Championship Final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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