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The Hindu
9 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Who are the 7 inducted into ICC Hall of fame?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday (June 9, 2025) announced the addition of seven veterans of the game into the ICC Hall of Fame. Here is a look at the seven inductees: From lifting India's first T20 World Cup in 2007 with a young, untested squad, to guiding the Men in Blue to a historic 2011 ODI World Cup win at home, and adding the Champions Trophy in 2013, Dhoni remains the only captain in cricket history to win all three ICC white-ball trophies. His leadership brought calm to chaos, turning pressure into opportunity and dreams into triumphs. With over 10,000 ODI runs at an astonishing average of 50.57, his legacy with the bat is as impactful as it is enduring. Behind the stumps, Dhoni was a phenomenon. His lightning-fast stumpings and razor-sharp anticipation revolutionised wicketkeeping in limited-overs cricket. Matthew Hayden was an opening batter for Australia for 16 years. He briefly took Brian Lara's test record with 380 against Zimbabwe in Perth, and hit three centuries while winning the 2007 ODI World Cup. His stats include the 61 ODIs – 6,133 runs at an average of 43.80, 103 Tests – 8,625 runs at an average of 50.73. Hasim Amla spent 13 hours scoring South Africa's first triple century, 311 against England at the Oval in 2012. He also rose to No. 1 in the ODI rankings. He has a total of 55 international centuries. Graeme Smith became South Africa's youngest captain at 22. He led in a world record 109 tests and won 53, including the Proteas' first series win in Australia in 2008-09 in which he played with a broken hand. In 117 Tests, he scored 9,265 runs at an average of 48.25, with 8 wickets. In ODIs, out of 197 matches, he secured 6,989 runs at an average of 37.98. Kiwi legendary left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori has also been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Finishing with more than 700 international wickets and close to 7000 international runs, Vettori's career was defined by adaptability, intelligence, and understated excellence with bat and ball. Vettori paved out an excellent career as a player and was one of just three players to score 4,000 runs and take 300 wickets in Test cricket. Sana Mir led Pakistan for seven of her 15 years in the team, winning two Asian Games. She started as a pace bowler, but a stress fracture forced her to switch to off-spin. She retired as Pakistan's leading wicket-taker in ODIs and second second-highest in T20s. In 120 ODIs, she bagged 1,630 runs with an average of 17.91, 151 wickets. Sarah Taylor set the standard for women wicketkeepers with a record 232 dismissals across the formats. She was a key contributor in England's ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup double in 2009 and another ODI World Cup triumph in 2017.
Otago Daily Times
17 hours ago
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- Otago Daily Times
Daniel Vettori inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Former Black Cap Daniel Vettori is among seven new inductees added to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame. ICC chair Jay Shah welcomed the new members at a gala event at Abbey Road Studios in London. Vettori played 442 matches for New Zealand - 113 tests, 296 ODIs and 34 T20Is. Since his retirement in 2015, Vettori has coached with national teams like Australia and in several franchise leagues. The other inductees were Matthew Hayden, Hashim Amla, MS Dhoni, Graeme Smith, Sana Mir and Sarah Taylor. Daniel Vettori 113 tests - 4531 runs at an average of 30, 362 wickets 295 ODIs - 2253 runs at 17.33, 305 wickets 34 T20Is - 205 runs at 12.81, 38 wickets An outstanding left-arm spin bowler who was a more than handy middle to lower-order batter. Vettori paved out an excellent career, one of just three players to score 4000 runs and take 300 wickets in test cricket. He was also an excellent captain for the Black Caps, taking over from Stephen Fleming and leading the side to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2009. Now an assistant coach with the Australian team, Vettori was in London to receive his Hall of Fame induction in person. "Looking at the past inductees of the ICC Hall of Fame, one can see the outstanding talent and contribution they made to the growth and popularity of the game," Vettori said. "To gain recognition alongside them is simply overwhelming and I can't find words to describe the feeling." Matthew Hayden 103 tests - 8625 runs at an average of 50.73 161 ODIs - 6133 runs at 43.80 9 T20Is - 308 runs at 51.33 A powerful opening batter who intimidated the best fast bowlers in the world. With a whopping 30 test centuries and an average greater than 50, Hayden's outstanding numbers in the longest format speak for themselves. The left-hander was just as adept in the 50-over game, smashing three centuries alone at the 2007 edition of the men's Cricket World Cup to finish the tournament as the leading run-scorer. It was the second of two World Cup titles that Hayden helped Australia win, and the burly opener has since turned into a highly respected commentator. Hashim Amla 124 tests - 9282 runs at an average of 46.64 181 ODIs - 8113 runs 49.46 44 T20Is - 1277 runs 33.60 A calm and composed top-order batter. Amla's overall record was top class in test cricket and perhaps even more outstanding in the 50-over format as the underrated right-hander scored bulk runs against every opposition and in all conditions. With a superb cover drive and a trademark leg-side flick, Amla was a mode of consistency and a reliable member of a powerful South African side that scaled the heights to become the top-ranked test team during his long and distinguished career. Amla dominated bowling attacks for much of his 15-year international career, becoming the first South African to score a triple century when he hit an unbeaten 311 against England in 2012 when he was at the top of his game. A total of 55 international centuries shows exactly how good Amla was. MS Dhoni 90 tests - 4876 runs at an average of 38.08, 294 dismissals 350 ODIs - 10,773 runs at 50.57, 444 dismissals 98 T20Is - 1617 runs at 37.60, 91 dismissals MS Dhoni produced many highlights throughout his lengthy international career. His most memorable came when he produced one of his trademark helicopter shots when hitting the winning runs for India at the 2011 Cricket World Cup, but there was so much more to the inspirational skipper. Dhoni was ahead of his time with the way he kept wickets in all formats, but perhaps excelled most against the white ball, well-renowned for his ability to time a run chase to perfection in the dying overs. The Indian great remains the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball tournaments, having led India to success at the inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007, the 50-over World Cup in 2011 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Graeme Smith 117 tests - 9265 runs at an average of 48.25, 8 wickets 197 ODIs - 6989 runs at 37.98, 18 wickets 33 T20Is - 982 runs at 31.67 A superb opening batter and arguably an even better captain. Smith forged a great career as a tough and uncompromising top-order batter and was thrust into the captaincy role he relished at the young age of 22. He excelled in this position in what was a high-class South African side, and hit new heights as a batter while captaining the team. Sana Mir 120 ODIs - 1630 runs at an average of 17.91, 151 wickets 106 T20Is - 802 runs at 14.07, 89 wickets Sana Mir becomes the first Pakistan women to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, following a superb international career. With more than 200 international wickets against the white ball, Mir is renowned for her work on the field and off the field. She was well-known for her strong stance on body shaming, prioritising mental health and helping people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and fulfils a childhood dream by joining the ICC Hall of Fame. Sarah Taylor 10 tests - 300 runs at an average of 18.75, 20 dismissals 126 ODIs - 4056 runs at 38.26, 138 dismissals 90 T20Is - 2177 runs at 29.02, 74 dismissals One of the most talented female players in recent times, England's star keeper-batter Sarah Taylor joins the ICC Hall of Fame following a 14-year international career. While Taylor was renowned for her sensational glovework behind the stumps and her trademark leg-side stumpings, she was also an extremely capable top-order batter and her record in big games was further indication of this. Taylor played a major role in helping England win the double of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2009, and then stepped up once again at the backend of the 2017 50-over World Cup triumph on home soil by top-scoring for her side in the semi-final victory over South Africa, and then producing an equally important innings of 45 in the title decider with India.
Int'l Cricket Council
a day ago
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Daniel Vettori: The silent giant who left a lasting spin on the game
Legendary left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori has been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, joining some of the game's finest names. A career that began as a bespectacled teenager in the late 1990s stretched nearly two decades, Vettori became one of New Zealand's most respected cricketers and a central figure in the team's rise in international cricket. Finishing with more than 700 international wickets and close to 7000 international runs, Vettori's career was defined by adaptability, intelligence, and understated excellence with bat and ball. New Zealand's Spin Maestro | Daniel Vettori | ICC Hall of Fame Vettori remains one of only a handful of left-arm orthodox spinners to achieve sustained success across formats. His 362 Test wickets – the most by any New Zealander barring Sir Richard Hadlee and Tim Southee – came through accuracy, subtle variation, and reading batters rather than turn alone. Making his debut at just 18, Vettori became the youngest man to play Test cricket for New Zealand at the time. Over time, he developed into a complete package, equally effective at holding one end or attacking when needed. Among his most memorable moments was a 12-wicket haul against Australia in Auckland in 2000, in addition adding up 20 five-wicket hauls across his career in the format. He ended with 4,531 Test runs - a rare feat for a frontline bowler - with six centuries and 23 half-centuries as well to his name, further underlining his all-round value. Vettori stands one of only 10 players in Test history with over 3,000 runs and 300 wickets. Daniel Vettori's amazing one-handed catch at World Cup Daniel Vettori makes light work of a tough catch to dismiss Marlon Samuels in New Zealand's CWC15 game against West Indies. Vettori captained New Zealand in 32 Tests, 82 ODIs and 28 T20Is, taking over during a phase of rebuilding and helping nurture a generation that would go on to reach the 2015 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Final. His captaincy was marked by calm decision-making and personal consistency. At the 2011 Cricket World Cup, his last as skipper, Vettori led New Zealand to the semi-finals, where they lost to eventual runners up Sri Lanka, playing a key role both with the ball and his tactical nous. In ODIs, Vettori's 305 wickets are the most in the format by a Kiwi bowler, and was a crucial figure in the team's charge to the Cricket World Cup 2015 final, where they lost to eventual champions Australia. Following this, he called time on his international career. His white-ball economy was exemplary, finishing with an ODI economy rate of just 4.12 and a T20I rate of 5.70, both remarkable numbers in the modern era. Daniel Vettori Hat-Trick Effort Daniel Vettori Hat-Trick Effort ICC - Hall of FameDaniel VettoriNews
India Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Harsh Dubey will become a complete all-rounder by next IPL season: Daniel Vettori
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori has backed Harsh Dubey to become a complete all-rounder by the next season of the Indian Premier League. The 22-year-old registered his best-ever figures in his short IPL career as he picked up 3/34 in four overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday, May left-arm spinner got the big scalps of Rinku Singh, Andre Russell and Ramandeep Singh and played a key role in bundling them out for 168 to set up a massive 110-run win for his team. Following their win, Vettori was effusive in his praise of the youngster, mentioning his ability to use the conditions to his very pleased with what he's done since joining the team. He's obviously a very clever bowler—he understands conditions well, knows how he needs to bowl, and can mix things up effectively. We were really looking for that bit of control, and he's provided it in all three games he's played so far,' said Vettori in the post-match press conference. Furthermore, the SRH head coach said that Dubey will grow immensely both as a batter and a bowler by the next season as he will get plenty of opportunities to hone his skills in the meantime.'The great thing for him is that between now and the next IPL, he'll be playing a lot of cricket, whether for India A or his domestic team. There will be plenty of opportunities for him, and we believe he can continue to grow—not just as a bowler, but also as a batter, which was an important part of our decision-making as well,' he was signed as an injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran midway through the season for Rs 30 lakh. The Vidarbha player was adjudged player of the tournament in his team's Ranji Trophy 2024-25 since Dubey was brought into the playing XI for SRH during the game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the youngster acted as a lucky charm for his team as they ended up winning the last three matches of the season and finished sixth on the points table with 13 finished the season with five wickets from three innings at an average of 19.60. Dubey will next travel to England as a part of India A squad which will play two first-class matches against the England Lions from May updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: SRH head coach breaks silence on Mohammed Shami's struggles and gives update on Nitish Kumar Reddy's fitness
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach has defended Mohammed Shami's poor performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and also revealed the reason why Nitish Kumar Reddy didn't bowl much this season. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Vettori said lack of T20 cricket (IPL games) has affected Shami in this year's IPL. The 34-year-old, who has not been picked for the upcoming Test series against England, has played nine games, picked up six wickets but leaked runs at 11.23. Shami, who was picked for Rs 10 crore in the mega auction, was dropped by the SRH management in the second leg of the tournament. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. "It is a long time ago that he played T20 cricket (IPL), so it always takes a little bit to acclimate back into it," Vettori told reporters after SRH's commanding 110-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. Shami last played in the IPL in 2023 for Gujarat Titans, where he took 28 wickets and won the Purple Cap. However, the speedster also played the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Bengal in December last year, where he picked up 11 wickets in nine outings. "The game has progressed very quickly over those 18 months since the last time he played for GT and was a Purple Cap winner," said Vettori. IPL 2025: Daniel Vettori explains Shami's struggles, Reddy's limited role "I just think the challenge is remaining consistent for him. I think that's where he's at his best when he hits that length, and probably just wasn't at that metronomically best that we've seen in the past, and that's partly a long layoff, that's partly the game. "I know that he worked exceptionally hard and he was desperate to do well, but it just wasn't quite his season, but there's no reason why he can't bounce back because of the quality of the bowler that he is," he added. Nitish Kumar Reddy's fitness Former SRH bowling coach Dale Steyn was the first to raise questions about Nitish Kumar Reddy not bowling enough. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Have SRH just forgotten that Reddy can bowl…? Has a bit of a golden arm, absolutely worth an over or two," Steyn wrote on X on April 17. "If he's injured then it's understandable, but he seems to be batting just fine, so…" The 22-year-old was one of the finds of the IPL last year, where he smacked 303 runs while batting in the middle order with a strike rate of 142.92, and had bowled in seven innings, picking up three wickets. Whereas in this year's IPL, he struggled with the bat as he managed only 182 runs in 11 innings and bowled only in three matches, that too when SRH were out of the playoff race. "He brought a side-strain into the tournament, which obviously he had throughout, is the reason why he missed a lot of cricket prior to that, and then it was just a slow, meticulous build-up," said Vettori. "He was ready just before the tournament break, so we anticipated him bowling maybe the last five to six games, which was what happened, so it was purely down to injury," he said. India Test squad vs England: Ajit Agarkar full press conference On Reddy's batting, the SRH head coach said: "I mean, it's always tricky; that role, the number four or five position, is one of the most difficult in IPL, and he's always normally coming in on the back of that aggressive style. We know that Nitish, when he's at his best, gives himself a chance, builds his innings and then can capitalise at the end against pace and spin." "I think it's just one of those seasons that's a little bit of a learning for him, but he's too good a player not to bounce back." With six wins and seven losses in the tournament, last year's runners-up finished sixth in the points table.
