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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
MS Dhoni gives first reaction after being inducted into ICC Hall of Fame: ‘Cricketers across generations…'
Legendary India cricketer MS Dhoni gave his first reaction after being formally inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. The former India captain was among seven iconic players added to the ICC Hall of Fame at a glittering ceremony held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. 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. The seven distinguished cricketers were voted by the ICC Hall of Famers, senior executives and members of the media and inducted during 'A Day with the Legends' event. Dhoni, who has more than 17000 international runs and is the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball tournaments, felt honoured as the ICC recognised the contributions of the cricketers through its Hall of Fame programme, launched in 2009. "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," he said. Dhoni has played against all five men's Hall of Fame inductees and has even shared the dressing room with Hayden a the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Dhoni became the 11th Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Before him, Sunil Gavaskar, Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Vinoo Mankad, Dian Edulji, Virender Sehwag, Neetu David were bestowed with the honour. 4,876 runs at 38.08 in 90 Tests with 256 catches and 38 stumpings 10,773 runs at 50.57 in 350 ODIs with 321 catches and 123 stumpings 1,617 runs at 37.60 in 98 T20Is with 57 catches and 34 stumpings Under Dhoni's leadership, India rose to take the top prize in all formats: winning the inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007, leading the Test rankings for 18 months from December 2009, and finally winning the 50-over World Cup in 2011, when he struck the winning six in the final against Sri Lanka. No one has captained his country in more international matches, and he was named in the ICC's ODI and T20I Teams of the Decade at the end of 2019. 'Through the ICC Hall of Fame, we pay tribute to the finest players the game has seen, individuals whose remarkable careers have shaped cricket's legacy and inspired generations," said ICC chairman Jay Shah. The ICC Hall of Fame pays tribute to the extraordinary achievements of cricket legends who have shaped the sport's rich and vibrant history, with players inducted only five years after they have played their last international match. The ICC Hall of Fame was launched in January 2009 as part of the ICC's centenary celebrations. Since then, it has helped celebrate the greatest players ever to have graced the game during its long and illustrious history.
Int'l Cricket Council
4 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Mega ICC Hall Of Fame Ceremony to be held in London on Monday
· Seven players will be inducted at a momentous 'A Day with the Legends' event that will also see captains Bavuma and Cummins preview the WTC Final · Event to be telecast live in different parts of the world, details of which have been confirmed The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to unveil seven new inductees into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame during a ceremony in London on Monday, 9 June, which will be one of the most significant inductions since the original list was announced in 2009. The five men and two women inductees, hailing from six different countries, will be initiated at 'A Day with the Legends' event that will be beamed live by various ICC broadcast partner networks, giving cricket fans the world over an opportunity to watch the momentous occasion. The seven iconic cricketers, who were voted by the ICC Hall of Famers, senior executives and members of the media, will be presented with commemorative caps honouring their contribution to the game to mark their induction. The mega event, which starts at 16h30 British Standard Time, will also serve as a prelude to the ICC World Test Championship Final, where South Africa will take on Australia at the Lord's Cricket Ground from 11-15 June. The captains, Temba Bavuma and Pat Cummins, will share their insights ahead of the final of the third edition of the championship. Mr Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, said: 'Inducting legends into the ICC Hall of Fame is our way of honouring the game's most extraordinary contributors. This accolade is reserved exclusively for those whose achievements have left an indelible mark on the sport, and each selection is made purely on merit.' 'I am confident that fans across the globe will be thrilled to witness this special occasion, as we prepare to welcome seven new inductees into cricket's most distinguished honour roll. With the event serving as the curtain-raiser to the ICC World Test Championship Final, there is much to celebrate and anticipate.' Live broadcast: The event will be broadcast live by JioHotstar in India, Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, Amazon Prime Video in Australia, SuperSport in Sub Saharan Africa, Sky TV in New Zealand, Ten Sports and PTV in Pakistan, TV1 MTV (delayed) in Sri Lanka, Criclife and Starzplay in the MENA region, ESPN in the Caribbean, Willow in the USA and Canada, Ariana TV in Afghanistan and Hub Sports 4 in Singapore. It will be available on in the rest of the world. About the ICC Hall of Fame: The ICC Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to the extraordinary achievements of cricket legends who have shaped the sport's rich and vibrant history, inducts players only five years after they played their last international match. The ICC Hall of Fame was launched in January 2009 in association with the World Cricketers Association (WCA), which was then known as the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), as part of the ICC's centenary year celebrations. The initial intake of inductees were the 55 players named in the FICA Hall of Fame, which ran between 1999 and 2003, with new names added each year starting from 2009. The last induction was carried out in October 2024, when England's Alastair Cook, South Africa's AB de Villiers, and Indian woman player Neetu David received their well-deserved recognition. For more about the ICC Hall of Fame and list of inductees, click here. ENDS
United News of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Mega ICC Hall Of Fame ceremony to be held in London on June 9
Dubai, June 6 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to unveil seven new inductees into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame during a ceremony in London on June 9, which will be one of the most significant inductions since the original list was announced in 2009. The five men and two women inductees, hailing from six different countries, will be initiated at 'A Day with the Legends' event that will be beamed live by various ICC broadcast partner networks, giving cricket fans the world over an opportunity to watch the momentous occasion. The seven iconic cricketers, who were voted by the ICC Hall of Famers, senior executives and members of the media, will be presented with commemorative caps honouring their contribution to the game to mark their induction. The mega event, which starts at 16h30 British Standard Time, will also serve as a prelude to the ICC World Test Championship Final, where South Africa will take on Australia at the Lord's Cricket Ground from June 11-15. The captains, Temba Bavuma and Pat Cummins, will share their insights ahead of the final of the third edition of the championship. Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, said, 'Inducting legends into the ICC Hall of Fame is our way of honouring the game's most extraordinary contributors. This accolade is reserved exclusively for those whose achievements have left an indelible mark on the sport, and each selection is made purely on merit.' 'I am confident that fans across the globe will be thrilled to witness this special occasion, as we prepare to welcome seven new inductees into cricket's most distinguished honour roll. With the event serving as the curtain-raiser to the ICC World Test Championship Final, there is much to celebrate and anticipate,' he added. The event will be broadcast live by JioHotstar in India, Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, Amazon Prime Video in Australia, SuperSport in Sub Saharan Africa, Sky TV in New Zealand, Ten Sports and PTV in Pakistan, TV1 MTV (delayed) in Sri Lanka, Criclife and Starzplay in the MENA region, ESPN in the Caribbean, Willow in the USA and Canada, Ariana TV in Afghanistan and Hub Sports 4 in Singapore. It will be available on in the rest of the world. UNI BM
Axios
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a Mariah Carey problem
The resume speaks for itself — 19 No. 1 hits, a vocal range for the ages, a blueprint for the modern pop diva and that holiday song that won't go away. Why it matters: Mariah Carey is the latest female artist to be surprisingly snubbed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, an institution that has struggled to honor women to the same extent it's honored men. The big picture: The Rock Hall has inducted nearly 400 artists since its inception in 1986, including about 80 women as individual artists or members of female-fronted groups. The museum will add Cyndi Lauper, Meg White (of The White Stripes), Salt-N-Pepa and Carol Kaye to that list as part of the class of 2025. How it works: To be eligible, an artist had to release their first official recording at least 25 years before induction. Each year, a committee of music industry bigwigs creates a ballot. Then a voting pool of more than 1,000 music historians, journalists and previous inductees selects the honorees. 💭 Troy's thought bubble: This is all, of course, subjective. However, I can't see how Carey isn't more deserving than 2025 inductees like Chubby Checker, The White Stripes or Bad Company. One argument against Carey would come from rock purists who think the Hall should exclusively honor guitar-driven music. But that didn't stop Outkast from earning induction this year. What's next: Carey has been eligible since 2016. History suggests she will be inducted, but will likely wait longer than her male counterparts. By the numbers: Of the 56 acts that have been first-ballot Hall of Famers only six have included women. Believe it or not, acts like Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Ruth Brown, The Supremes, Fleetwood Mac, Joan Jett and Janet Jackson needed multiple nominations to earn induction.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird and more named to Class of 2025
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is welcoming a new slate of honorees, with the organization announcing its Class of 2025. The full list of 2025 selections was announced on Saturday, ahead of the men's Final Four. The list is highlighted by a quartet of NBA and WNBA stars. Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star, and Dwight Howard, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, were both named to the Class of 2025 as first-time nominees. WNBA legends Sue Bird and Maya Moore were also named as first-ballot Hall of Famers, with Moore's Minnesota Lynx teammate, Sylvia Fowles — a two-time WNBA champion and the 2017 WNBA MVP — also earning a place in the Hall. Other members of the Class of 2025 include referee Danny Crawford, current Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan and Miami Heat owner Micky Arison, who all receive the honor after their first nominations. Donovan was eligible for the Hall of Fame due to his long career, as coaches must have at least 25 years of experience to be nominated. In addition to a decade of NBA coaching experience, Donovan started his coaching career in college basketball in the 1990s and spent nearly two decades as Florida's head coach, winning back-to-back national titles. Arison, who has owned the Heat since 1995, was elected into the Hall in the contributor category, a catch-all category that includes former NBA commissioners, sports executives and others who have made 'significant contributions' to the game of basketball. The final honoree is the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's team, the Mike Krzyzewski-led "Redeem Team" that won gold after a disappointing bronze medal finish at the 2004 Olympics. (Anthony and Howard were both on that squad, meaning that they will be essentially honored by the Hall twice this year.) The team is the only member of the Class of 2025 that is not a first-ballot selection. Full list of the Class of 2025: Carmelo Anthony* Dwight Howard* Sue Bird* Maya Moore* Sylvia Fowles* Danny Crawford* Billy Donovan* Micky Arison* 2008 U.S. Olympic men's team * denotes first-ballot Hall of Fame selection
