The ICC announced seven new additions to the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, including a remarkable group of former great people at a Gala program held at Abe Road Studio in London.Welcoming the new indicators, ICC President J Shah said, “Through the ICC Hall of Fame, we pay homage to the best players, the game has seen, the individuals who have shaped a notable career shaped the legacy and inspired generations of cricket,” Shah said.“This year, we have had the privilege of involving seven really excellent persons in this prestigious group. From the ICC, I expand my heartiest greetings to each of them and hope that they cherish this well -worthy belief as a decisive moment in their cricket journey.”Seven Indicators:Matthew HaydenTest: 103 – 8,625 runs @ 50.73Odis: 161 – 6,133 runs @ 43.80T20Is: 9 – 308 runs @ 51.33A powerful inauguration batsman who dominated the fierce fast bowlers, Mathew Hayden becomes part of the ICC Hall of Fame’s exclusive club.30 tests speak their number in the longest format, with 30 -centuries and more than 50 average. He was equally effective in the three-century scoring Nedre at the 2007 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, ending as the top run-scorer of the tournament.Hayden was part of two World Cup winning squads and has become a respected cricket commentator since then.Hayden said, “The ICC Hall of Fame includes many of my heroes as well as the contemporaries I praised and enjoyed the competition.”“Each of these players gave the game something in his own way. It is incredible to be identified with him.”Hashim AmlaTest: 124 – 9,282 runs @ 46.64Odis: 181 – 8,113 runs @ 49.46T20Is: 44 – 1,277 runs @ 33.60A quiet and composed top-order batsman, Hashim Amla was a pillar of anchor and stability of South Africa.While his test number was extraordinary, his ODI performance was even more vigorous. Amla’s elegant stroke game and mental strength helped him in 55 international centuries and became the first South African to score a Test Triple Century – 311* vs England in 2012.“This is an honor to join the ICC Hall of Fame, especially with Graeme,” said Amla.“The Hall of Fame includes the most famous players in the history of cricket … such a recognition seems real, and I am really grateful.”
MS DhoniTest: 90 – 4,876 runs @ 38.08, 294 dismissalODI: 350 – 10,773 runs @ 50.57, 444 dismissalT20Is: 98 – 1,617 runs @ 37.60, 91 dismissalOne of India’s most successful captains and finisars, MS Dhoni is a popular inclusion.His most prestigious moments remain six, which attained the 2011 World Cup. Dhoni revolutionized wicketkeeping and set a benchmark to finish the game in limited overs formats. He remains the only captain to win all the three major ICC White-Ball titles-2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.“This is an honor to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognizes the contribution of cricketers from generations and the world,” Dhoni said.“This type of all-time is a wonderful feeling to remember your name along with the Great. This is something that I will cherish forever.”Graeme SmithTest: 117 – 9,265 runs @ 48.25, 8 wicketsOdis: 197 – 6,989 runs @ 37.98, 18 wicketsT20Is: 33 – 982 runs @ 31.67One of the most successful test captains in history, Graeme Smith led the front as a gritty inaugural batsman.At the age of 22, emphasis in leadership, Smith became an important person in the role of flourish and South Africa. 1 Test Ranking.He said, “It seems surprising to join the ICC Hall of Fame with some mythological cricketers, all of whom have contributed significantly to the game in their own way,” he said.“This is also a proud moment for South Africa, as two of us have been recognized this year.”Daniel vetoriTest: 113 – 4,531 runs @ 30.00, 362 wicketsOdis: 295 – 2,253 runs @ 17.33, 305 wicketsT20Is: 34 – 205 runs @ 12.81, 38 wicketsA world-class left-handed spinner and lower-order batter, Daniel Vettori had a great career.He was only one of the three players to score 4,000+ Test runs and take 300+ wickets. Vetori captained New Zealand and now serves as an assistant coach of Australia.He said, “Given the motivators of the past … any excellent talent and contribution that he did in the game,” he said.“To be recognized with them is just heavy and I can’t find words to describe the emotion.”Sana MirOdis: 120 – 1,630 runs @ 17.91, 151 wicketsT20Is: 106 – 802 runs @ 14.07, 89 wicketsPakistan became the first woman in her country to join Mir Hall of Fame for women’s cricket.Beyond her on-field achievements, she is known to advocate the body’s positivity, mental health and epidemic relief.“Dreaming as a little girl, that one day there will be a women’s team in our country, now standing here … It’s a moment that I did not dare to imagine,” she said.“I am incredibly grateful to this honor … and thank my peers, coaches and family for all my support over the years.”Sara taylorTest: 10 – 300 runs @ 18.75, 20 dismissalODI: 126 – 4,056 runs @ 38.26, 138 dismissalT20Is: 90 – 2,177 runs @ 29.02, 74 dismissalWidely considered one of the most talented wicketkeepers in women’s game, Sara Taylor’s 14 -year international career stumps with excellence and credibility with bat.Taylor played an important role in England’s World Cup win in 2009 and 2017, when it was most important.Taylor said, “To join the ICC Hall of Fame is one of the best moments of my life and actually feels like a dream come true,” Taylor said.“Women’s Cricket is concluding in recent years, and receiving this award during such an important time makes it even more special.”
