A maestro of calm intensity, MS Dhoni’s cricketing genius redefined Indian leadership. His lightning-fast stumpings, helicopter sixes and unshakeable poise turned dire moments into historic triumphs. A strategic captain who guided India to three ICC trophies, MS Dhoni’s legacy is one of grit, grace and endless inspiration and recently he was bestowed with the honour of getting inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
MS Dhoni is the 11th Indian cricketer who got inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame and below is the list of all the Indian legends who have been honoured just like MS Dhoni, each with a brief on their illustrious contributions:
1. Sunil Gavaskar (2009):
A technical marvel and the first batsman to cross 10,000 Test runs, Sunil Gavaskar scored 34 Test centuries and dominated the fiercest fast bowlers of his era. His calm, composed style set a benchmark for future generations.
2. Bishan Singh Bedi (2009)
A key member of India’s famed spin quartet, Bishan Singh Bedi claimed 266 Test wickets with impeccable control and guile. His elegant left-arm spin highlighted an era when India mastered spin over pace.
3. Kapil Dev (2010)
The “Haryana Hurricane” was India’s premier all-rounder, amassing 4,248 Test runs and 434 Test wickets. As captain, he led India to its first ICC triumph in 1983, forever altering the nation’s cricketing destiny.
4. Anil Kumble (2015)
India’s highest wicket-taker in Tests, Anil Kumble claimed 619 scalps and famously took all the 10 wickets in a single innings (1999 v Pakistan). His accuracy and tenacity made him a lethal bowling force.
5. Rahul Dravid (2018)
Nicknamed “The Wall”, Rahul Dravid’s rock-solid defense and mental strength yielded over 13,000 Test runs averaging above 50. His reliability and sportsmanship helped anchor India’s batting across formats.
6. Sachin Tendulkar (2019)
The “Master Blaster” dominated world cricket with records: 100 international centuries and over 34,000 runs. He was the first to hit a double century in ODIs, earning reverence as cricket’s global icon.
7. Vinoo Mankad (2021)
A pioneering all-rounder from 1946–59, Vinoo Mankad scored 2,109 Test runs and took 162 wickets. His 413-run opening stand with Pankaj Roy stood for decades, his legacy even coined the term “Mankading”.
8. Diana Edulji (2023)
A trailblazer for Indian women’s cricket, Diana Edulji took 63 Test and 46 ODI wickets (1976–1993). She became the first Indian woman to enter the ICC Hall of Fame, championing progress for female cricketers.
9. Virender Sehwag (2023)
Revolutionizing opening batting, Sehwag’s attacking onslaught earned him over 8,500 Test and 8,200 ODI runs. His triple centuries and fearless style changed the way Test cricket was played.
10. Neetu David (2024)
A formidable left-arm spinner, Neetu David holds the record for the best bowling (8/53) in a women’s Test and claimed 141 ODI wickets. Inducted in 2024, she became the second Indian woman to join this elite list.
11. MS Dhoni (2025)
On June 9, 2025, Dhoni was inducted as the 11th Indian, honored at a ceremony in London’s Abbey Road Studios. Praised as “the most deserving,” he earned three ICC titles as captain (T20WC ’07, ODICW ’11, CT ’13), redefined elite wicketkeeping with lightning stumpings, and infused a fearless finishing mentality into Indian cricket.
Collectively, they span eras, roles and achievements — batting, bowling, leadership and inspiration — embodying India’s rich cricketing heritage.
