Cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s iconic captain and wicketkeeper-batter, was officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, June 9. The 43-year-old from Jharkhand enjoyed a remarkable 15-year international career, participating in 90 Tests, 350 ODIs, and 98 T20Is, accumulating over 17,000 runs across formats. His unparalleled leadership guided India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013.
Dhoni stands alone as the only cricketer globally to have secured all three ICC white-ball trophies. Beyond limited-overs success, his captaincy also propelled India to the top of the Test rankings, where they held the coveted Test mace on multiple occasions.
Following his induction as the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this prestigious honor, Dhoni shared his delight, emphasizing the lasting significance of the recognition. “It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever,” Ms Dhoni was quoted as saying by ICC in a release.
Dhoni’s journey in international cricket began on December 23, 2004, when he made his ODI debut for India against Bangladesh in Chattogram. He went on to represent India in 347 ODIs and also played three ODIs for the Asia XI.
Proud of MS Dhoni!
