ICC Hall of Fame Induction 2025: Where to watch, time, venue, new inductees and other key details
About the ICC Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame serves to recognise players who have made a lasting impact on the game of cricket. With 115 members already honoured, this year's addition will see five male and two female cricketers join their ranks. The previous induction was held before the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Final in Dubai.
Event details
The 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony will begin at 9:00 PM IST on June 9. ICC Chairman Jay Shah highlighted the significance of the honour, stating, 'Inducting these legends is our tribute to those who have profoundly influenced the game. The selection is based solely on merit and their outstanding achievements.'
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Selection and recognition
The new inductees will be chosen by a panel consisting of existing Hall of Famers, ICC officials, and media experts. Each inductee will receive a special cap in recognition of their contribution to cricket history.
Additional highlights
A special segment during the event will feature South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Australia's Pat Cummins sharing their thoughts ahead of the World Test Championship Final.
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Where to watch
India: Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
Other regions
UK & Ireland: Sky Sports
Australia: Amazon Prime Video
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
New Zealand: Sky TV
Pakistan: Ten Sports & PTV
Sri Lanka: TV1 MTV (delayed telecast)
MENA region: Criclife & Starzplay
Caribbean: ESPN
USA & Canada: Willow
Afghanistan: Ariana TV
Singapore: Hub Sports 4
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