MS Dhoni earned his place in the ICC Hall of Fame
Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is one of the greatest honours awarded to the best and most influential personalities in any discipline. The International Cricket Council (ICC) oversees who gets the honour in the world of cricket. On 9th June 2025, they announced Mahendra Singh ‘MS’ Dhoni, the latest entry in the ICC Hall of Fame.
With this announcement, MS Dhoni is officially the 11th Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as one of the 7 inductees of 2025. The legend is still active in Indian leagues, but he officially retired from international cricket in 2020. In his tenure, he is well-known as the biggest playmaker and game changer in Team India.
Who is MS Dhoni?
MS Dhoni was born in Ranchi, Jharkhand (before it was separated from Bihar), India, and it is where he debuted at 18 years old in 1999 for first-class cricket. He played for his hometown in the 1999/20 Ranji Trophy season, where he scored a half-century in his first match.
Since then, MS Dhoni has made a splash across all cricket formats, namely Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 (T20). He is also the captain for the majority of his tenure, in both domestic and international cricket across all formats. MS Dhoni is held in high regard, not just among Indian cricketers and fans, but worldwide.
MS Dhoni’s legacy – The lore behind his greatness
MS Dhoni’s cricketing background is as follows:
- The only captain in history to win all three major ICC trophies:
- ICC T20 World Cup (2007)
- ICC Cricket World Cup (2011)
- ICC Champions Trophy (2013)
- Led India to become the number 1 Test cricket team ranking for the first time in 2009.
- Scored over 10,000 runs in ODIs while maintaining a batting average above 50 for most of his career.
- Known for his ice-cold finishing abilities, with multiple game-winning sixes.
Besides his impressive statistics, Dhoni also changed the way India approached cricket. He backed young talent, made bold field decisions, and led by example, often putting team success over personal milestones. MS Dhoni sealed the 2011 World Cup final with a towering six that remains etched in the minds of cricket fans worldwide.
Ms Dhoni is a legend who still proves his mettle
MS Dhoni is still active in the professional scene, but limits his participation to local events. There are constant rumours of his impending retirement, and he has entertained the thought. Cricket fans can rest easy knowing that they can still see more of the legend.
Even when he eventually retires as a professional cricketer, he is dedicated to staying in the sport—either as a coach, a mentor, or a pundit. His commitment to cricket, his franchise, and fans remains strong as ever.
