MS Dhoni inducted to ICC Hall of Fame

Published - 09 Jun 2025, 21:49 IST | Updated - 09 Jun 2025, 22:10 IST

Former India cricketer and legendary captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, or MS Dhoni, has been inducted to the Hall of Fame by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday, June 9. Dhoni, who led India to three ICC titles - T20 World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011, and Champions Trophy 2013, has been honoured as a mark of his unforgettable contributions to the international arena.

Dhoni, who played 538 international matches, debuted in a One-Day International against Bangladesh at Chattogram in 2004 and played his last in international kits in July 2019 against New Zealand during the semi-final of that year's World Cup at Manchester, where he also top-scored for the Men in Blue. On August 15, 2020, the Ranchi-born had decided to step away from international cricket, in a career studded with unimaginable accolades.

In his first global event as captain, Dhoni led India to the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, as they beat Pakistan in a nail-biting final to clinch the title. In his first-ever ODI World Cup as captain in 2011 - Dhoni hit the winning runs for India in the final against Sri Lanka - a hit over the long-on region, which is etched in the memories of Indian cricket faithful. A little over two years later, Dhoni then led India to the Champions Trophy 2013 win, making him one of the most successful skippers in cricket, not just for India, but across the world.