London, Jun 9 (PTI): Former India captain MS Dhoni was on Monday inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame for the year 2025 along with Australian great Matthew Hayden and South Africa's Hashim Amla.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will be inducting seven cricketers — five men and two women — in its Hall of Fame 2025.
"Celebrated for his calm under pressure and unmatched tactical nous, but also a trailblazer in the shorter formats, MS Dhoni's legacy as one of the game's greatest finishers, leaders and wicketkeepers has been honoured with his induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame," said the ICC statement.
"With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni's numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity," it said.
Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup win in 2007, ODI World Cup victory in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013, said in a statement shared by the governing body that, "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world."
"To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever."
A destructive opener who instilled fear in the opposition and became a two-time World Cup winner 🙌
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Matthew Hayden enters the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇
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Unorthodox, unconventional and effective 🙌
— ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2025
A cricketer beyond numbers and statistics 👏
MS Dhoni is inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇
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Cool, calm and composed 🥶
— ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2025
Hashim Amla takes his place in the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇
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A stylish batter and a gifted captain 👌
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A leader who made the Proteas believe 🫡
Graeme Smith enters the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇
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The dependable Kiwi spin maestro 👌
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An adept all-rounder and a stellar leader 👏
Daniel Vettori enters the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇
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Revolutionising the sport for young girls around the globe, both on and off the field 👏
— ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2025
Sana Mir becomes the first Pakistan women's cricketer to enter the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇
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Titles and accolades for England across the globe 🏴
— ICC (@ICC) June 9, 2025
One of the finest wicket-keepers to have played the game 👏
Sarah Taylor enters the ICC Hall of Fame 🥇
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
