ICC Hall of Fame: Overview and 2025 Inductees
What is the ICC Hall of Fame?
The ICC Hall of Fame is an exclusive honor bestowed by the International Cricket Council to recognize and celebrate the greatest cricketers and contributors in the sport’s history. Established in 2009 in collaboration with the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA), it immortalizes those who have left a lasting impact on the game.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Players must be retired for at least five years before becoming eligible.
- Batters: At least 8,000 runs and 20 centuries in either Tests or ODIs, or an average above 50 in either format.
- Bowlers: Minimum 200 wickets in a major format, with a strike rate under 50 (Tests) or 30 (ODIs).
- Wicketkeepers: 200 dismissals in either format.
- Captains: At least 25 Tests and/or 100 ODIs as captain, with a win percentage of 50% or more.
- Special inductees: Those who may not meet the above but have had a fundamental effect on the sport can be nominated by the committee (including journalists, umpires, etc.).
ICC Hall of Fame 2025: Latest Inductees
At a ceremony held at Abbey Road Studios, London, on June 9, 2025, the ICC inducted seven new legends into the Hall of Fame:
| Name | Country | Notable Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | India | Iconic captain, 3 ICC trophies, legendary wicketkeeper-batter |
| Matthew Hayden | Australia | 8,625 Test runs @ 50.73, 30 Test centuries, ODI World Cup star |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | Elegant batter, 9,282 Test runs, 27 Test centuries |
| Jhulan Goswami | India | Leading wicket-taker in women’s ODIs, pace bowling legend |
| Brendon McCullum | New Zealand | Aggressive batter, revolutionized Test cricket as captain |
| Stuart Broad | England | Over 600 Test wickets, Ashes hero |
| Younis Khan | Pakistan | Over 10,000 Test runs, Pakistan’s leading Test run-scorer |
This class includes iconic captains, prolific run-scorers, and record-breaking bowlers, reflecting the global and multi-format nature of cricket’s modern legends.
Notable Previous Inductees
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Rahul Dravid
- Ricky Ponting
- Wasim Akram
- Sunil Gavaskar
- AB de Villiers
- Alastair Cook
- Anil Kumble
- Brian Lara
- Muttiah Muralitharan
For a full list of all Hall of Fame members, see the official ICC records or detailed lists published by cricket boards and media read more.
Summary:
The ICC Hall of Fame remains cricket’s highest individual honor, reserved for those whose achievements and influence have shaped the sport’s history. The 2025 inductees—led by MS Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, and Hashim Amla—join a pantheon of legends recognized for their extraordinary contributions to cricket.
