In a historic induction of his all-time great career, MS Dhoni has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in the 2025 batch, announced before the World Test Championship final at Lord’s. The ex-Indian captain joins all-time greats from across the world, underscoring his unparalleled contribution to the sport.
MS Dhoni’s Unmatched Legacy Earns ICC Hall of Fame 2025 Honour
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MS Dhoni, member of the ICC Hall of Fame as of 2020, is still the only captain in cricket history to win all three of the major ICC white-ball trophies:
T20 World Cup (2007)
50-over World Cup (2011)
Champions Trophy (2013)
He also guided the Indian team to its first No.1 Test ranking in 2009, showing he was an effective leader in all formats of the game. He played 14 years as an international cricketer with poise, powerful leadership skills, and quickly adapted to the role of wicket-keeper.
Dhoni’s Record-Breaking Stats Across Formats
No matter the format, MS Dhoni compiled a resume that is hard to beat:
Tests: 90 matches | 4876 runs
ODIs: 350 matches | 10773 runs
T20Is: 98 matches | 1617 runs
Total International Runs: 15,000+
Centuries: 16
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Wicketkeeping Dismissals: 829
Many will say he was the best finisher, especially when looking at ODIs, making him one of the most consistent lower-order batsmen in the history of the game.
Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith are also included in the ICC Hall of Fame 2025
Along with MS Dhoni, the following enter the ICC Hall of Fame 2025 batch:
Graeme Smith (South Africa) – Youngest-ever Test captain at 22 and the only man to lead in more than 100 Tests.
Hashim Amla (South Africa) – Possibly the most refined batsman, with 17,395 international runs and 56 centuries.
Both were key players in South Africa’s emergence in the 2000s and 2010s.
Matthew Hayden and Daniel Vettori Recognized for Their Contribution
Matthew Hayden (Australia): Explosive opener who made 8,625 Test runs at 50.73 average, with a record 380 against Zimbabwe. He was Australia’s top run-scorer in the 2007 World Cup victory.
Daniel Vettori (New Zealand): Arguably cricket’s greatest left-arm spinner with 362 Test and 305 ODI wickets, Vettori also played a major part with the bat.
Sarah Taylor and Sana Mir Join ICC Hall of Fame
Sarah Taylor (England): Admired for her ability behind the stumps, Taylor scored more than 6,500 runs internationally and revolutionized wicketkeeping in the women’s game.
Sana Mir (Pakistan): A revolutionary name in Pakistan women’s cricket, Mir took 240 wickets and was an outspoken supporter of women’s sports. Mir captained Pakistan in 137 matches and featured in the BBC’s 100 Women list in 2019.
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