🏆 Highlights of Dhoni’s Hall of Fame induction
📊 Career statistics & achievements
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17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals behind the stumps, over 538 matches for India
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Captained India to victory in all three ICC white-ball tournaments:
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T20 World Cup (2007)
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ODI World Cup (2011)
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Champions Trophy (2013)
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First Indian wicketkeeper to score 4,000+ Test runs, and a mainstay in ICC Teams of the Year (ODI & Test)
🧠 Leadership & influence
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Known as “Captain Cool”, he was praised for his calm demeanour and sharp cricketing mind
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Recognised as a pioneer who redefined wicketkeeper-batsman roles and finisher’s mantle in modern cricket
⚡ Wicketkeeping excellence
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Renowned for his lightning-fast stumpings; Ravi Shastri joked he was “faster than a pickpocket” with the gloves
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Accumulated 829 dismissals across formats—a record for consistency and skill.
- https://www.icc-cricket.com/hall-of-fame/hall-of-famers/hall-of-famer-ms-dhoni
💡 Spirit of cricket & legacy
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Honoured with ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade for recalling Ian Bell after a controversial run‑out, reflecting his sportsmanship
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As captain, led India to the top of ICC Test rankings and secured 27 Test wins .
🎤 Quotes & reactions
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MS Dhoni:
“It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame… to have your name remembered alongside such all‑time greats is … something I will cherish forever.”
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ICC Chief Manu Sawhney:
“MS Dhoni is one of the all‑time greats of the game. The image of his winning shot … is etched in the memory of cricket lovers around the world.”
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Ravi Shastri:
“Faster than a pickpocket,” describing Dhoni’s legendary speed behind the stumps
⏳ Eligibility & timing
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ICC rules require retirement for 5 years before eligibility. Dhoni’s international retirement was on August 15, 2020, making him eligible in August 2025—he was honored promptly in June 2025 .