Iconic MS Dhoni, who still remains as a finisher to miss out in International cricket, has been named as the 11th Indian with the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame in 2025. In an annual sporting event held on June 9 in London, a true legend as a batter, wicket-keeper and skipper in all formats, elegant and world-famous Dhoni turned out as only Indian among four other retired international cricketers in men’s category with record-breaking stats and remarkable consistency, Matthew Hayden (Australia), Hashim Amla (South Africa), Graeme Smith (South Africa) and Daniel Vettori (New Zealand).
The captain cool and multiple ICC trophy holder, MS Dhoni, has also earned a prestigious spot in the ICC Hall of Fame, recognizing and celebrating the game’s all-time greatest international cricketers. As this legendary match-finisher has completed five years of retirement since 2019 from International cricket, Dhoni is the latest inductee among a list of 7 cricketers, with two players from the women’s category.
In Dhoni’s era, India could end the drought of ICC trophy with the first one coming in his calm and composed leadership in the inaugural ICC T20I World Cup 2007 in South Africa. Being unstoppable, Men in Blue lifted the ICC ODI World Cup in 2011 after 28 years in India and pulled off England in ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in their home ground. To this end, MS Dhoni owns elegance for his calm mindset, strategic tactics and game-changing knocks.
As soon as this remarkable development surfaced, former Indian cricketer and a popular commentator Ravi Shastri appreciated Dhoni’s glovework, describing his behind-the-wickets moves as “faster than a pickpocket”. Dedicated to cricket even after almost reaching the age of 44 as Dhoni will celebrate his birthday on July 7, 2025, Dhoni welcomed this one more milestone highlighting, “It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame … To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling.” With this dream achievement, MS Dhoni has cemented his legacy among all-time elite cricketers.
MS Dhoni’s fans took to social media to express their heartfelt wishes to congratulate a star player who is still a captivating figure in the Indian Premier League. In previous announcements by the ICC, ten other Indian cricketers from both the men’s and women’s categories have received the title for the ICC Hall of Fame.
ICC Hall of Fame: Indian Cricketers (2009 to 2025)
| S.No. | Player | Inducted Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishan Singh Bedi | 2009 |
| 2 | Kapil Dev | 2009 |
| 3 | Sunil Gavaskar | 2009 |
| 4 | Anil Kumble | 2015 |
| 5 | Rahul Dravid | 2018 |
| 6 | Sachin Tendulkar | 2019 |
| 7 | Vinoo Mankad | 2021 |
| 8 | Diana Edulji | 2023 |
| 9 | Virender Sehwag | 2023 |
| 10 | Neetu David | 2023 |
| 11 | MS Dhoni | 2025 |
