♦ Indian wicketkeeper-batter and former captain MS Dhoni was inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame.

♦ The International Cricket Council announced that Dhoni was among seven cricketers honoured this year (2025). 

♦ Apart from Dhoni, the other male cricketers to get the honour were South Africa's Hashim Amla, former Australia opener Matthew Hayden, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, and New Zealand great Daniel Vettori.

♦ Pakistan's Sana Mir and former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor were the two women inductees who took the total Hall of Famers to 122.

♦ Dhoni, who led India to three major ICC titles – the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy.

♦ Across formats, Dhoni accumulated 17,266 runs, effected 829 dismissals behind the stumps, and played 538 international matches – a testament to his consistency, fitness, and longevity.