🏆 ICC Hall of Fame 2025: Celebrating Cricket’s Immortals
Date: June 10, 2025
The International Cricket Council held a spectacular induction ceremony for the Class of 2025 on June 9 at London’s Abbey Road Studios. Seven cricketing legends—five men and two women—were honoured for their remarkable contributions to the sport icc-cricket.com+14icc-cricket.com+14illustrateddailynews.com+14. This brings the total number of Hall of Fame members to 122 si.com+1si.com+1.
🎖 The 2025 Inductees
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Hashim Amla (South Africa)
A masterful batsman, with 9,282 Test runs at 46.64 and 8,113 ODI runs at 49.46. South Africa’s first Test triple-centurion, his consistency and flair marked him as a modern great icc-cricket.com+9icc-cricket.com+9indiatimes.com+9icc-cricket.com+3si.com+3reddit.com+3. -
MS Dhoni (India)
The legendary captain is now the 11th Indian in the Hall. With over 17,000 international runs and commanding India to ICC glory in 2007, 2011, and 2013, Dhoni’s calm upon chaos continues to inspire -
Matthew Hayden (Australia)
A powerful opener who racked nearly 15,000 runs across formats, including a monumental 380 in a Test. Hayden’s intimidating presence and aggressive play earned him this top-tier recognition -
Graeme Smith (South Africa)
Debuting as captain at 22, Smith amassed 9,265 Test runs at 48.25. His leadership brought South Africa new heights; he is the second South African inducted this year -
Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)
A spin-bowling legend and one of only three to amass 4,000+ Test runs and 300+ Test wickets. Vettori’s precision and leadership further immortalize him today . -
Sana Mir (Pakistan)
Pakistan’s pioneering female cricketer and their first female inductee, with 151 ODI wickets and a commitment to social causes and women’s empowerment . -
Sarah Taylor (England)
A wicketkeeper–batsman whose elite stats include 4,056 ODI runs and 20 Test dismissals. Taylor led England to multiple ICC titles and influenced women’s cricket profoundly .
🧭 What Is the ICC Hall of Fame?
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Origins: Launched in 2009 (ICC’s centenary) in partnership with FICA to honor cricketing greats across eras .
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Eligibility: Players become eligible five years post-retirement, judged on impact, consistency, leadership, and records.
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Selection Process: A panel of current Hall of Famers, ICC officials, and media selects each year’s inductees .
📅 The 2025 Ceremony: ‘A Day with the Legends’
The event was highlighted by an emotional yet grand ceremony attended by cricket’s finest, including captains Temba Bavuma and Pat Cummins, with a live global broadcast ahead of the World Test Championship Final . Each inductee received the symbolic Hall of Fame cap, representing their place among cricket’s elite .
📝 What Experts and Family Say
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah reflected, “Through the ICC Hall of Fame, we pay tribute to the finest players…their remarkable careers have shaped cricket's legacy”.
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Grace Hayden, daughter of Matthew Hayden, expressed heartfelt pride in her father’s legacy, noting his remarkable career and unwavering family support .
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Team India, via the BCCI, congratulated Dhoni, honouring his “remarkable impact on the sport” .
📊 Why This Matters
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Cross-format excellence: The inductees represent outstanding achievements in Test, ODI, and T20 across genders.
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Diversity & progression: With first-time female inductees like Sana Mir, the Hall now includes 15 women, reflecting cricket’s progressive evolution .
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Legacy & inspiration: Honouring past legends bridges generations and motivates rising stars, especially as cricket expands its global footprint.
🔚 Final Word
The Class of 2025 symbolizes cricket’s highest transcendent values—leadership, innovation, and dedication. They stand as perpetual role models, their stories woven into the sport’s fabric. With every new induction, the ICC Hall of Fame reaffirms cricket's timeless appeal and the legends who've defined it.
