Renowned Indian cricketer MS Dhoni recently shared his thoughts after being officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. The former India captain was among seven legendary players honored at a prestigious event held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.

Alongside Dhoni, other male cricketers recognized were South Africa's Hashim Amla, former Australia opener Matthew Hayden, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, and New Zealand great Daniel Vettori. The two women inductees were Pakistan's Sana Mir and former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor, bringing the total Hall of Famers to 122.

The selection of these seven distinguished cricketers was made by the ICC Hall of Famers, senior executives, and members of the media during the 'A Day with the Legends' event.

With over 17,000 international runs and the unique distinction of being the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball tournaments, Dhoni expressed his gratitude for the recognition from the ICC through its Hall of Fame program, established in 2009.

Reflecting on his induction, Dhoni remarked, 'It is an honor to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which acknowledges the contributions of cricketers from various generations and regions. Having my name alongside such legendary players is truly special and something I will always treasure.'

Having faced all five male Hall of Fame inductees and having shared the dressing room with Hayden at the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, Dhoni becomes the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this prestigious honor. He joins a list of Indian cricket greats like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, and Sachin Tendulkar.

Dhoni's Remarkable Career Stats:

• 4,876 runs at 38.08 in 90 Tests with 256 catches and 38 stumpings
• 10,773 runs at 50.57 in 350 ODIs with 321 catches and 123 stumpings
• 1,617 runs at 37.60 in 98 T20Is with 57 catches and 34 stumpings

Under Dhoni's captaincy, India achieved significant milestones in cricket, including winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007, leading the Test rankings for 18 months, and claiming the 50-over World Cup in 2011 with Dhoni's iconic six in the final against Sri Lanka. He holds the record for captaining his country in the most international matches and was named in the ICC’s ODI and T20I Teams of the Decade in 2019.

ICC chairman Jay Shah commended the Hall of Fame inductees, stating, 'Through the ICC Hall of Fame, we honor the exceptional players who have left an indelible mark on the sport and inspired generations.'

The ICC Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding achievements of cricket legends, inducting players five years after their last international match to celebrate their enduring impact on the game's history. Launched in 2009 as part of the ICC’s centenary celebrations, the Hall of Fame continues to pay tribute to the greatest players who have graced the sport over the years.