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The ICC Hall of Fame started back in 2009 as part of cricket's 100th-anniversary celebrations. It pays tribute to players who have made a lasting impact on the game. Managed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), this honor recognizes folks for their amazing achievements and contributions to growing cricket worldwide. To get into the Hall, players need to have retired from international cricket for at least five years. This way, their legacy sticks around long after they've played. Those inducted are celebrated with special caps during ceremonies, like the one scheduled in London in 2025, where both past and present cricket stars come together.
There are now 122 members, and some of the big names include Sir Don Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar, and Belinda Clark. The latest inductees, Hashim Amla, MS Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, Graeme Smith, Daniel Vettori, Sana Mir, and Sarah Taylor, were honored at Abbey Road Studios in London during the "A Day with the Legends" event. This yearly celebration brings together players from the early days of Test cricket to today's stars.
| Induction Year | Inductees |
| 2025 | MS Dhoni (IND), Hashim Amla (SA), Matthew Hayden (AUS), Graeme Smith (SA), Daniel Vettori (NZ), Sana Mir (PAK), Sarah Taylor (ENG) |
| 2024 | Alastair Cook (ENG), AB de Villiers (SA), Neetu David (IND) |
| 2023 | Virender Sehwag (IND), Aravinda de Silva (SL), Diana Edulji (IND) |
| 2022 | Abdul Qadir (PAK), Charlotte Edwards (ENG), Shivnarine Chanderpaul (WI) |
| 2021 | Janette Brittin (ENG), Shaun Pollock (SA), Mahela Jayawardene (SL) |
| 2020 | Jacques Kallis (SA), Lisa Sthalekar (AUS), Zaheer Abbas (PAK) |
| 2019 | Sachin Tendulkar (IND), Allan Donald (SA), Cathryn Fitzpatrick (AUS) |
| 2018 | Rahul Dravid (IND), Ricky Ponting (AUS), Claire Taylor (ENG) |
| 2017 | Muttiah Muralitharan (SL), Karen Rolton (AUS), George Lohmann (ENG) |
| 2016 | Ricky Ponting (AUS), Deborah Hockley (NZ), Andy Roberts (WI) |
| 2015 | Anil Kumble (IND), Betty Wilson (AUS), Martin Crowe (NZ) |
| 2014 | Brian Lara (WI), Enid Bakewell (ENG), Fred Trueman (ENG) |
| 2013 | Shane Warne (AUS), Curtly Ambrose (WI), Waqar Younis (PAK) |
| 2012 | Rahul Dravid (IND), Enid Bakewell (ENG), George Headley (WI), Glenn McGrath (AUS) |
| 2011 | Alan Davidson (AUS), Belinda Clark (AUS), Clarrie Grimmett (AUS) |
| 2010 | Courtney Walsh (WI), Joel Garner (WI), Rachael Heyhoe-Flint (ENG), Ken Barrington (ENG), Clyde Walcott (WI) |
| 2009 | Sir Don Bradman (AUS), W.G. Grace (ENG), Kapil Dev (IND), Sunil Gavaskar (IND), Imran Khan (PAK), Richard Hadlee (NZ), Gary Sobers (WI), Dennis Lillee (AUS), Ian Botham (ENG), and 46 others (Total 55 inductees) |
MS Dhoni is a big name for India in the Hall of Fame. He changed Indian cricket as a captain, winning the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and leading India to the top Test ranking. With 10,773 runs in ODIs and 444 dismissals as a wicketkeeper, he showed he could finish games and keep well. He now joins other legends like Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Kapil Dev, making India's cricket history even stronger.
Recent Additions to the ICC Hall of Fame:
The 2025 class includes some amazing players:
Hashim Amla (SA): A standout in Test cricket with a triple century, known for his ODI scoring.
MS Dhoni (IND): India's top captain with plenty of trophies.
Matthew Hayden (AUS): Known for his aggressive batting, he scored a whopping 380 in Tests.
Graeme Smith (SA): A successful captain who led in 117 Tests.
Daniel Vettori (NZ): An all-rounder with over 4,000 runs and more than 300 wickets.
Sana Mir (PAK): The top female wicket-taker from Pakistan.
Sarah Taylor (ENG): A trailblazer for women's wicketkeeping.
Dhoni shared his thoughts on the honor: "Having my name remembered with the greats is something I'll hold dear forever."
Cricketers get picked for the Hall of Fame through a careful process. A group made up of past inductees, experienced media folks, and ICC officials looks at candidates based on how long they played, their stats, and their overall impact on the game. There's a five-year rule after retirement to keep things fair. ICC Chairman Jay Shah mentioned that the 2025 class is important because these players have really shaped cricket and inspired many.
The 2025 ceremony also hinted at the World Test Championship Final, mixing in some nostalgia with current rivalries. As cricket changes, the Hall of Fame continues to honor its legends.
