Member of India's iconic Fab 5 inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
The Class of 2026 raises the Hall of Fame total to 125 members, with Anjum Chopra the only woman inductee.
- On Saturday, former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra, along with former England skipper Kevin Pietersen, were inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame, joining cricket's most exclusive list of legends.
- Ganguly transformed the national team, finishing with 7,212 runs in 113 Tests and 11,363 runs in 311 ODIs. Chopra was the first Indian woman to play 100 ODIs, captaining India to an overseas Test win in South Africa in 2002.
- Pietersen was Player of the Tournament when England won the 2010 T20 World Cup. He produced a match-defining 158 in the final Test at The Oval, helping England regain the Ashes and finishing as the series leading run-scorer.
- ICC chairman Jay Shah said, "Their achievements have contributed greatly to our sport." The induction elevates the total number of ICC Hall of Fame members to 125, honouring players whose influence has profoundly shaped cricket.
- The ceremony in Edinburgh formally welcomed these legends into the prestigious Class of 2026, celebrating their remarkable contributions to the game. Pietersen said, "It's a great honour to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
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Sourav Ganguly, Anjum Chopra inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen also joined them in the prestigious list. ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised their significant contributions to the sport. Ganguly expressed his honor and cherished this recognition from the game. Chopra also felt it was a massive honor to stand among cricket's greatest.
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rediff.comGanguly, Anjum Chopra, Pietersen Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Ganguly, who reshaped the fortunes of Indian cricket with his astute captaincy at a time when the country was shaken by match-fixing allegations, rated the moment a \"cherished\" one
Alongside Sourav Ganguly, another legendary cricketer inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame
Kevin Pietersen has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, recognising his outstanding international career. The former England batter scored 13,797 runs across formats, played a key role in the 2005 Ashes triumph and later became England's highest run-scorer.
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