Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the 11th cricketer from his nation to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

Also, the 43-year-old was one of those seven noteworthy players who were honored with the prestigious recognition as the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the list on June 09 (Monday), during an event organized in London.

A Short Intro About the ICC Hall of Fame

The ICC Hall of Fame honors the remarkable careers of those top-quality cricketers who have transformed cricket’s legacy and inspired generations by boasting an illustrious list of their achievements.

As per the current rule, the ICC cannot induct any cricketer into the Hall of Fame unless they have retired officially from all formats of international cricket. In other words, a player should have been retired from international cricket for at least five years or more.

MS Dhoni, who played his last international match in the ICC World Cup 2019, was considered eligible to be honored with this exceptional feat.

International Cricketers Inducted in ICC Hall of Fame ft. MS Dhoni

Dhoni became the latest entrant to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame along with these four male cricketers and two female players, who boast 10+ years of experience in their international cricket career:

Complete List of Indian Players to be Inducted in ICC Hall of Fame ft. MS Dhoni

Starting from Bishan Singh Bedi to MS Dhoni, here is a detailed list of all Indian cricketers who were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame:

NOTE: Diana Edulji was the first women’s cricketer from her nation to be inducted into the ICC hall of fame, while Neetu David was a former spinner of the Indian women’s cricket team.

MS Dhoni’s Reaction After Being Inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame

After becoming the latest inductee in the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025, Dhoni expressed his joyful moment by saying:

“Yes! This is truly a great recognition for me to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, where cricketers from different generations and across the world are recognized for their remarkable contributions. Having your name remembered among those all-time greats is truly a great feeling. This is one such achievement that I will adore forever,” MSD said.

Dhoni’s Former Teammate Congratulates His Captain

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, who has a great bond with MS Dhoni both on and off the field, took to his Instagram account to describe the legendary cricketer as a true iconic player.

He hailed the 2011 World Cup-winning captain and said that MSD deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame. The wicketkeeper-batsman is popularly known for his composed attitude, brilliant leadership, and dynamic finishes, thereby leaving an incredible mark on the sport.

Most importantly, Raina outlined the fact that Dhoni’s uncompromised commitment inspired millions of fans and his legacy would continue to motivate the present and upcoming generations of cricketers.

JSCA Celebrates Dhoni’s Induction into ICC Hall of Fame

On June 10 (Tuesday), the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) organized a special event to celebrate Dhoni’s remarkable achievement. Several officials of the JSCA attended the ceremony to honor the Ranchi-born cricketer’s induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, such as:

• Ajay Nath Shahdeo (President)
• Sanjay Pandey (Vice President)
• Saurabh Tiwari (Secretary)
• Amitava Ghosh (Treasurer)
• Several other high-profile members of the committee and association affiliates.

Notably, the President Shahdeo met Dhoni face to face and offered him a bouquet as a gesture of respect to value India’s most successful captain’s contributions to cricket and the impact he created on the sport.

A Glimpse of MS Dhoni’s 14 Years of International Cricket Career

Since Dhoni’s debut on 23rd December 2004, he compiled 10,773 runs in 538 international matches across three different formats, and here is a detailed analysis of his 14-year remarkable cricket career: