Dhoni, with over 17,000 international runs and the distinction of being the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball titles, expressed his gratitude for the honour.
MS Dhoni Reacts to ICC Hall of Fame Induction Amidst Star-Studded Ceremony
Legendary India cricketer MS Dhoni gave his first public reaction after being formally inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. The former India captain was among seven iconic players honoured at a glittering ceremony held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.
Alongside Dhoni, the male inductees included South Africa’s Hashim Amla, former Australia opener Matthew Hayden, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, and New Zealand legend Daniel Vettori. Among women cricketers, Pakistan’s Sana Mir and former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor were also inducted, bringing the total number of Hall of Famers to 122.
The seven cricketing greats were chosen by a panel comprising ICC Hall of Famers, senior executives, and media members, and formally honoured during the ‘A Day with the Legends’ event.
Dhoni, who has amassed over 17,000 international runs and remains the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball trophies, expressed his gratitude, calling it a great honour and acknowledging the ICC’s initiative to celebrate players’ contributions through the Hall of Fame programme, launched in 2009.
Dhoni reacts after being inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Reacting to his induction, MS Dhoni said, “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.”
Dhoni, who played alongside or against all five of the men inducted this year—including sharing the dressing room with Matthew Hayden at Chennai Super Kings—joins an elite list as the 11th Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
He now stands in the distinguished company of Sunil Gavaskar, Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Vinoo Mankad, Diana Edulji, Virender Sehwag, and Neetu David.
Dhoni’s staggering numbers
MS Dhoni’s ICC Hall of Fame induction reflects his extraordinary all-format success and leadership legacy. The former Indian captain scored:
- 4,876 runs in 90 Tests at an average of 38.08, with 256 catches and 38 stumpings
- 10,773 runs in 350 ODIs at 50.57, with 321 catches and 123 stumpings
- 1,617 runs in 98 T20Is at 37.60, with 57 catches and 34 stumpings
Under his captaincy, India achieved historic milestones: winning the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007, leading the Test rankings for 18 months from December 2009, and clinching the 2011 ODI World Cup with his iconic match-winning six.
“This honour recognises players whose careers have shaped cricket’s legacy and inspired generations,” said ICC chairman Jay Shah. The Hall of Fame, launched in 2009, celebrates the game’s greatest icons, inducted only five years post-retirement.
