Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, becoming the 12th Indian cricketer to receive this prestigious honour. He has been recognised for his outstanding contribution as a batsman, occasional bowler, and transformational captain who played a pivotal role in shaping modern Indian cricket.
Key Highlights
- Inducted: July 2026
- 12th Indian to enter the ICC Hall of Fame.
- Along with Sourav Ganguly, Anjum Chopra (India) and Kevin Pietersen (England) were also inducted.
- The ICC Hall of Fame honours players who have made exceptional contributions to international cricket.
Sourav Ganguly’s Cricket Career
International Career (1992–2008)
Test Cricket
- Matches: 113
- Runs: 7,212
- Wickets: 32
One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
- Matches: 311
- Runs: 11,363
- Wickets: 100
Contributions
- One of India’s most successful left-handed batsmen.
- Renowned for his elegant cover drives and ability to build innings under pressure.
- Played a crucial role in transforming Indian cricket into an aggressive and confident side.
Leadership Legacy
- As captain, he backed and nurtured several future Indian cricket stars, including: MS Dhoni, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag
- After retirement, he also served as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Indians in ICC Hall of Fame
With Ganguly’s induction, the Indian inductees include:
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Kapil Dev
- Bishan Singh Bedi
- Vinoo Mankad
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Rahul Dravid
- Anil Kumble
- Virender Sehwag
- Diana Edulji
- Neetu David
- MS Dhoni
- Sourav Ganguly
ICC Hall of Fame
The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame recognises the greatest legends of international cricket.
- Launched: January 2009, During the ICC’s centenary celebrations.
- Members: Over 125 members.
- Eligibility: A player must have been retired from international cricket for at least five years.
- Recognition: Living inductees receive the ICC Hall of Fame cap during a designated ICC ceremony or international match.
- Selection Process: Inductees are chosen by a specialist panel comprising:
- Cricket historians
- Senior journalists
- Former international players
- Existing Hall of Fame members