MS Dhoni Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame: A Celebration of Cricketing Greatness
MS Dhoni's Prestigious ICC Hall of Fame Induction
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the celebrated former captain of the Indian cricket team, has been honored with induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. This recognition was announced yesterday, and Dhoni is one of seven individuals to receive this esteemed accolade.
With this achievement, Dhoni becomes the 11th Indian cricketer to join this distinguished group. The cricketing icon expressed his excitement and gratitude for being recognized alongside other legendary players.
In a statement released by the ICC, Dhoni remarked, “Being named in the ICC Hall of Fame is a tremendous honor that acknowledges the contributions of cricketers from various eras and regions. To have my name associated with such legendary figures is an incredible feeling, one that I will treasure for a lifetime.”
"Whenever you played against him, you knew the game was never over until he was out!" 😮💨
— ICC (@ICC) June 10, 2025
Cricket greats celebrate MS Dhoni, one of the newest inductees in the ICC Hall of Fame 🤩
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A Glimpse into Dhoni's International Career
Dhoni's journey in international cricket began on December 23, when he made his ODI debut against Bangladesh. His initial outing was unfortunate, as he was run out on his very first ball. However, he quickly turned his fortunes around, scoring an impressive 148 runs in just his fifth match against Pakistan in Visakhapatnam.
He soon took on the leadership role during the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, leading India to victory and securing the world title.
In 2011, Dhoni ended India's 28-year wait for an ODI World Cup by scoring a remarkable 91 not out in the final against Sri Lanka. Under his captaincy, India also clinched the Champions Trophy in 2013, making him the first captain to win all major ICC trophies.