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In a moment of immense pride for Indian cricket, MS Dhoni, the legendary captain who led India to World Cup glory in 2007 and 2011, was formally inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame during a special ceremony held in London on Monday.
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
With this honour, Dhoni becomes the 11th Indian cricketer to join the prestigious list of global cricketing greats, cementing his place in the sport’s rich legacy. Revered for his unmatched composure under pressure and game-changing tactical intelligence, Dhoni’s name now stands tall among legends whose contributions have shaped the fabric of international cricket.
This induction is a culmination of a career defined by glory, calm leadership, and selfless service. Across a staggering 538 international matches, Dhoni amassed 17,266 runs, effected 829 dismissals behind the stumps, and etched his name as one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batters and leaders the game has ever seen. His inclusion is not merely a celebration of statistics, but of the legacy he leaves behind a captain cool who transformed India into a modern-day cricketing powerhouse, especially in the white-ball formats. In his humble and trademark composed style, Dhoni reacted to the announcement with heartfelt gratitude.
“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 was quoted as saying by the ICC.
Ravi Shastri uses humorous ‘pickpocket’ metaphor for Dhoni
Adding a touch of humour and admiration to the occasion was Ravi Shastri, former India head coach and commentator, who paid rich tribute to Dhoni’s lightning-quick reflexes and unshakable temperament. Speaking during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in London, Shastri remarked with a chuckle:
“He had hands faster than that of a pickpocket. If you’re ever in India, going for a big game, especially in Ahmedabad, you don’t want MS behind you; watch that back. The wallet will disappear. He gets out for zero, he wins the World Cup, he gets a hundred, two hundred the expression is the same. There is absolutely, you know, no difference,” Shastri said.
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Dhoni’s induction into the ICC Hall of Fame is not just recognition of individual brilliance; it is a tribute to an era he helped define. Under his captaincy, India scaled unprecedented heights, winning the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He remains the only captain in history to win all three ICC white-ball trophies, a feat that may never be repeated.
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