On June 9, 2025, MS Dhoni — one of India’s greatest cricketing icons — was officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, joining an elite list of legends who have shaped the game across generations. Dhoni becomes the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this honour, and the first Indian male cricketer since Virender Sehwag in 2023.
The full list of Indian legends includes
- Bishan Singh Bedi (2009)
- Kapil Dev (2010)
- Sunil Gavaskar (2009)
- Anil Kumble (2015)
- Rahul Dravid (2018)
- Sachin Tendulkar (2019)
- Vinoo Mankad (2021)
- Diana Edulji (2023)
- Virender Sehwag (2023)
- Neetu David (2024)
- MS Dhoni (2025)
On June 9, the ICC welcomed seven cricket legends into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony in London:
- Matthew Hayden (Australia)
- Hashim Amla (South Africa)
- Graeme Smith (South Africa)
- Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)
- Sana Mir (Pakistan)
- Sarah Taylor (England)
The ICC Hall of Fame, established in 2009, recognises players who have made an exceptional contribution to the game. To be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, a player must have retired from international cricket for at least five years, and demonstrated outstanding achievements, impact on the game, and long-standing contributions to world Cricket.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
While Dhoni’s stats are impressive, it’s his impact that defines him. He gave Indian cricket a new identity — calm, fearless, and grounded. Whether it was backing young talents like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma or finishing matches with ice in his veins, Dhoni embodied leadership with humility.
MS Dhoni – Career Stats
🏏 Batting Career Summary
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s/50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 90 | 4,876 | 38.09 | 59.12 | 224 | 6 / 33 | 544 | 78 |
| ODIs | 350 | 10,773 | 50.58 | 87.57 | 183* | 10 / 73 | 826 | 229 |
| T20Is | 98 | 1,617 | 37.60 | 126.14 | 56 | 0 / 2 | 116 | 52 |
| IPL | 278 | 5,439 | 38.30 | 137.46 | 84* | 0 / 24 | 375 | 264 |
🧤 Not just a finisher — a consistent run-getter across all formats.
Bowling Career Summary (Just for fun!)
While Dhoni wasn’t a bowler, here’s a rare stat:
- ODIs: 1 wicket in 2 innings (Best: 1/14)
- Tests: Bowled 96 balls, no wickets
- T20Is/IPL: Never bowled
🎯 MS Dhoni’s only international wicket came in an ODI — talk about surprises!
Ravi Shastri’s most dramatic voice, as Mahendra Singh Dhoni enchanted the Wankhede on the night of 2nd April 2011.
‘Dhoniiiii finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd. India lift the World Cup after 28 years. The party’s started in the dressing room. And it’s an Indian captain, who’s been absolutely magnificent, in the night of the final.’
Dhoni remains the only captain in cricket history to win all three ICC white-ball trophies – T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011) and Champions Trophy (2013). In a game of uncertainty, one thing was certain — if Dhoni was at the crease, India still had hope.
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