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ICC Cricket Hall of Fame: Full List of Inductee Cricketers

03 Apr, 2026 12:40 PM IST 5 min read

Cricket has produced some of the most iconic athletes in sports history. But only a few earn a place in the cricket hall of fame. This honour is given to players who did not just play the game but changed it for future generations.

ICC Cricket Hall of Fame Full List of Inductee Cricketers

These cricketers broke major records in cricket and led their teams in big moments while inspiring millions of fans. Their impact goes beyond stats and trophies as they helped shape the culture of cricket.

The ICC hall of fame brings all these legends together under one roof giving them the recognition they truly deserve. It is cricket’s way of saying that some players are too great to ever be forgotten no matter how many years pass by.

If you want to know who made it to this elite list and how the selection process works you are in the right place. This blog covers everything about the cricket hall of fame from its history to the full updated list of all inductees.

What is the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame?

The cricket hall of fame is an official recognition given by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to celebrate the greatest players in the history of the game. It was launched on 2 January 2009 in Dubai as part of the ICC’s centenary celebrations.

The Hall of Fame started with 55 players who were already part of the FICA (Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations) Hall of Fame, which ran from 1999 to 2003. Since then new names have been added almost every year.

As of 2025 the cricket hall of fame list has a total of 122 inductees including both men and women cricketers from across the globe. Living inductees receive a commemorative cap at the induction ceremony which makes the moment even more special.

How Players Get Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame?

Getting into the cricket hall of fame is not easy. There is a strict eligibility rule that every player must meet before being considered.

A player must have been retired from all forms of international cricket for at least five years to be eligible. Many of these legends are widely recognised by their iconic Nicknames of Cricketers earned throughout their careers.

The selection is done by a panel that includes existing hall of fame cricketers, senior ICC executives and media representatives. Each vote is taken seriously and only players with exceptional careers and impact on the game make the final cut.

Once inducted players also become part of the selection panel for future years. This is a unique feature of the ICC hall of fame that keeps legends connected to the game long after they retire.

All ICC Cricket Hall of Fame Inductees (Full List)

Below is the complete ICC hall of fame list of all 122 inductees from 2009 to 2025. Some of the Fastest Bowlers in cricket history and players who hold iconic part of this prestigious list.

No.YearPlayerCountryRole
12009Sir Donald BradmanAustraliaBatter
22009Sir Jack HobbsEnglandBatter
32009Shane WarneAustraliaBowler
42009Wasim AkramPakistanBowler
52009Sir Garfield SobersWest IndiesAll-rounder
62009Kapil DevIndiaAll-rounder
72009Imran KhanPakistanAll-rounder
82009Viv RichardsWest IndiesBatter
92009Sunil GavaskarIndiaBatter
102009Dennis LilleeAustraliaBowler
112009Malcolm MarshallWest IndiesBowler
122009Clive LloydWest IndiesBatter
132009Ian BothamEnglandAll-rounder
142009Geoff BoycottEnglandBatter
152009Richard HadleeNew ZealandAll-rounder
162009Gordon GreenidgeWest IndiesBatter
172009Javed MiandadPakistanBatter
182009Steve WaughAustraliaBatter
192009Allan BorderAustraliaBatter
202009Michael HoldingWest IndiesBowler
212009Brian LaraWest IndiesBatter
222009Glenn McGrathAustraliaBowler
232009Joel GarnerWest IndiesBowler
242009Richie BenaudAustraliaAll-rounder
252009Bishan Singh BediIndiaBowler
262009W.G. GraceEnglandAll-rounder
272009Graham GoochEnglandBatter
282009Adam GilchristAustraliaWicket-keeper
292009Aravinda de SilvaSri LankaBatter
302009Hanif MohammadPakistanBatter
312009Lance GibbsWest IndiesBowler
322009Jim LakerEnglandBowler
332009Vinoo MankadIndiaAll-rounder
342009David GowerEnglandBatter
352009Rohan KanhaiWest IndiesBatter
362009George HeadleyWest IndiesBatter
372009Graeme PollockSouth AfricaBatter
382009Barry RichardsSouth AfricaBatter
392009Everton WeekesWest IndiesBatter
402009Frank WorrellWest IndiesAll-rounder
412009Clyde WalcottWest IndiesBatter
422009Tom GraveneyEnglandBatter
432009Peter MayEnglandBatter
442009Colin CowdreyEnglandBatter
452009Ken BarringtonEnglandBatter
462009Denis ComptonEnglandBatter
472009Len HuttonEnglandBatter
482009Alec BedserEnglandBowler
492009Harold LarwoodEnglandBowler
502009Sydney BarnesEnglandBowler
512009Walter HammondEnglandAll-rounder
522009Victor TrumperAustraliaBatter
532009Herbert SutcliffeEnglandBatter
542009Clarrie GrimmettAustraliaBowler
552009George LohmannEnglandBowler
562010Rachael Heyhoe FlintEngland (W)Batter
572010Greg ChappellAustraliaBatter
582010Ian ChappellAustraliaBatter
592010Courtney WalshWest IndiesBowler
602011Belinda ClarkAustralia (W)Batter
612011Curtly AmbroseWest IndiesBowler
622011Alan DavidsonAustraliaAll-rounder
632011Rod MarshAustraliaWicket-keeper
642011Fred SpofforthAustraliaBowler
652012Enid BakewellEngland (W)All-rounder
662012Mushtaq MohammadPakistanAll-rounder
672012Neil HarveyAustraliaBatter
682012Brian LaraWest IndiesBatter
692013Debbie HockleyNew Zealand (W)Batter
702013Bob SimpsonAustraliaBatter
712013Tony GreigEnglandAll-rounder
722014Arthur MorrisAustraliaBatter
732014Ray LindwallAustraliaBowler
742014Debbie HockleyNew Zealand (W)Batter
752015Anil KumbleIndiaBowler
762015Martin CroweNew ZealandBatter
772015Wes HallWest IndiesBowler
782015Betty WilsonAustralia (W)All-rounder
792016Muttiah MuralitharanSri LankaBowler
802016Karen RoltonAustralia (W)All-rounder
812016Shivnarine ChanderpaulWest IndiesBatter
822018Rahul DravidIndiaBatter
832018Ricky PontingAustraliaBatter
842018Claire TaylorEngland (W)Batter
852019Sachin TendulkarIndiaBatter
862019Cathryn FitzpatrickAustralia (W)Bowler
872019Allan DonaldSouth AfricaBowler
882020Jacques KallisSouth AfricaAll-rounder
892020Zaheer AbbasPakistanBatter
902020Lisa SthalekarAustralia (W)All-rounder
912020Mahela JayawardeneSri LankaBatter
922020Kumar SangakkaraSri LankaBatter/WK
932021Jan BrittinEngland (W)Batter
942021Andy FlowerZimbabweBatter/WK
952021Virender SehwagIndiaBatter
962021Shaun PollockSouth AfricaAll-rounder
972021Mahela JayawardeneSri LankaBatter
982021Desmond HaynesWest IndiesBatter
992021Bob WillisEnglandBowler
1002021Learie ConstantineWest IndiesAll-rounder
1012021Monty NobleAustraliaAll-rounder
1022021Stan McCabeAustraliaBatter
1032021Ted DexterEnglandBatter
1042021Aubrey FaulknerSouth AfricaAll-rounder
1052022Charlotte EdwardsEngland (W)Batter
1062022Shivnarine ChanderpaulWest IndiesBatter
1072022Waqar YounisPakistanBowler
1082022Michael ClarkeAustraliaBatter
1092023Diana EduljiIndia (W)All-rounder
1102023Misbah-ul-HaqPakistanBatter
1112023Younis KhanPakistanBatter
1122023Aravinda de SilvaSri LankaBatter
1132024Alastair CookEnglandBatter
1142024AB de VilliersSouth AfricaBatter
1152024Neetu DavidIndia (W)Bowler
1162025MS DhoniIndiaWicket-keeper
1172025Matthew HaydenAustraliaBatter
1182025Hashim AmlaSouth AfricaBatter
1192025Graeme SmithSouth AfricaBatter
1202025Daniel VettoriNew ZealandAll-rounder
1212025Sana MirPakistan (W)Bowler
1222025Sarah TaylorEngland (W)Wicket-keeper

Conclusion

The cricket hall of fame is more than just a list. It is a tribute to the players who gave their lives to the sport and made cricket what it is today. From W.G. Grace in the 1800s to MS Dhoni in the modern era the ICC hall of fame covers every generation of the game.

With 122 inductees as of 2025 and new names expected to be added in the coming years this hall of fame awards list will only keep growing. These legends have proven their greatness across all types of cricket matches from Test cricket to ODIs and T20Is.

The cricket hall of fame list is a reminder that the game belongs to those who pour everything into it. These 122 players did exactly that and their names will live on in cricket history forever.

John Chartier

John Chartier

Senior News Editor

John Chartier is a Senior News Editor at Cricbex. He specializes in real-time cricket reporting, breaking news management, and factual storytelling. With a focus on accuracy and speed, John ensures that Cricbex readers are always ahead of the curve.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame is an official honour given by the International Cricket Council to recognise the greatest players in cricket history.

As of 2025 there are 122 cricketers in the ICC Hall of Fame including both men and women players from many countries.

India has 11 cricketers in the ICC Hall of Fame Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Bishan Singh Bedi, Vinoo Mankad, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Virender Sehwag, Diana Edulji, Neetu David and MS Dhoni who was inducted in 2025.

Rachael Heyhoe Flint of England was the first woman to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. She received this honour in 2010 and had led England to victory at the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1973.

The latest inductees are from the class of 2025 MS Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith and Daniel Vettori from the men's game and Sana Mir and Sarah Taylor from the women's game.