Explosive news: Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees – Another golden chapter added to cricket history

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Before the WTC final, ICC announced the names of 7 new legends, a proud moment for Indian fans

Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees

A very special and emotional moment has come for cricket lovers, when ICC has announced Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees. Two days before the World Test Championship final, ICC excited fans around the world by including 7 great cricketers in the Hall of Fame. This list includes legends like MS Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, Sarah Taylor, Sana Mir, Hashim Amla, Graham Smith and Daniel Vettori.

MS Dhoni – Pride of India, loved by the world

The biggest name among Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees is former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni took Indian cricket to new heights. Dhoni is the only captain in the world to win the T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013. His record of more than 10,000 runs and an average of 50+ makes him one of the greatest batsmen in ODI history.

Dhoni said, “Being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame is the most emotional and honourable moment of my career. It is a matter of pride for me to be included among the great players I grew up watching.”

Matthew Hayden – symbol of Australia’s aggressive batting

Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees includes Australia’s explosive opener Matthew Hayden. Hayden, who was a part of the 2003 and 2007 World Cup winning squads, scored three centuries in the 2007 World Cup. He has 30 centuries and an average of 50+ in Test cricket. His aggressive style gave sleepless nights to bowlers.

Sarah Taylor – The saviour of English cricket

England’s star wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame list of Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees. She played a key role in England winning the ODI and T20 World Cup in 2009. She scored a valuable 45-run knock in the final against India in 2017 to guide the team to victory. Her 232 international catches coupled with her superb wicketkeeping put her at a special place.

Taylor spoke openly on mental health and helped bring about the necessary changes in the world of sports.

Sana Mir – The first wall of Pakistan women’s cricket

Sana Mir became the first Pakistani woman cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Included in Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees, Mir played 120 ODIs and 106 T20 matches for Pakistan from 2005 to 2020. She became Pakistan’s top ODI bowler with 151 wickets. She also captained the team that won gold medals in the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games.

Mir said, “From a small dream to reaching the highest recognition in cricket was beyond my imagination. This honour is an inspiration for every girl who dreams of cricket.”

Hashim Amla – The Lion of Test Cricket

Hashim Amla, South Africa’s stylish batsman, became an important part of Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among the latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees. Amla made the record of South Africa’s first triple century by scoring an unbeaten 311 against England in 2012. He has more than 55 centuries in international cricket.

Graeme Smith – A living example of leadership

South Africa’s former captain Graham Smith took over the captaincy at the age of just 22 and never looked back. Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees Smith captained 109 Tests, winning 53 of them. He also captained 150 ODIs.

Smith said, “This moment is a proud moment not only for me but also for South Africa because this year both of us (Amla and I) have received this honour.”

Daniel Vettori – New Zealand’s all-rounder magician

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori created a new definition of an all-rounder in Test cricket by scoring 4000+ runs and taking 300+ wickets. His name being included in Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees is completely justified. He took New Zealand to the finals in the 2009 Champions Trophy.

Conclusion:

Announcements like Dhoni, Hayden, Taylor, Mir among latest ICC Hall of Fame inductees not only prove to be a milestone in cricket history but also become a source of inspiration for generations to come. These 7 players proved to be rare diamonds for their respective countries and now have become immortal forever by joining the ICC Hall of Fame.

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