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On June 9, 2025, the International Cricket Council (ICC) welcomed Mahendra Singh Dhoni into its prestigious Hall of Fame, marking him as the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this honor. The announcement, made just weeks before Dhoni’s 44th birthday, celebrates his extraordinary contributions to cricket, nearly five years after his retirement from international play in August 2020. Dhoni, fondly called "Captain Cool," last represented India in the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final.
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Hailing from Ranchi, Dhoni debuted in 2004 against Bangladesh and quickly became a cornerstone of Indian cricket. Renowned for his agile wicket-keeping and dynamic batting, he blasted 148 runs against Pakistan in just his fifth ODI. Taking over the ODI captaincy in 2007 and Test leadership in 2008, Dhoni led India to remarkable triumphs, including the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, becoming the only captain to claim all three ICC titles.
Unorthodox, unconventional and effective 🙌
A cricketer beyond numbers and statistics 👏
MS Dhoni is inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇
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— ICC (@ICC)
Unorthodox, unconventional and effective 🙌
A cricketer beyond numbers and statistics 👏
MS Dhoni is inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇
More ➡️ https://t.co/oV8mFaBfzepic.twitter.com/AGRzL0aP79— ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2025
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His strategic brilliance earned him the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009.
Dhoni’s individual records are stellar, with 10,773 ODI runs at an average of 50.57 and being the first Indian wicket-keeper to score 4,000 Test runs. His calm presence in clutch moments cemented his legacy.
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