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MS Dhoni name got etched in ICC Hall of Fame; Gives his reaction, says, "Wonderful feeling"

Digital Desk: MS Dhoni, the legendary Indian cricketer, was formally inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame.

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MS Dhoni, the former India captain was one of seven iconic players, including South Africa's Hashim Amla, former Australia opener Matthew Hayden, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, and New Zealand legend Daniel Vettori. The two women inductees, Pakistan's Sana Mir and former England wicketkeeper-batsman Sarah Taylor brought the overall number of Hall of Famers to 122.

The ICC Hall of Fame opened with a dazzling event at London's renowned Abbey Road Studios.

The seven great cricketers were chosen by the ICC Hall of Fame, senior executives, and media members during ‘A Day with the Legends’ event.

Dhoni, who has over 17000 international runs and is the only captain to win all three ICC white-ball tournaments, felt honored when the ICC recognized cricketers' efforts through its Hall of Fame program, which was started in 2009.

Furthermore, Dhoni reacted to his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, saying, "It is an honour to be named to the ICC Hall of Fame. It's a 'wonderful feeling' to be remembered alongside such legendary figures. "It's something I'll treasure forever," he remarked.

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Dhoni is the 11th Indian cricketer to be acknowledged into the ICC Hall of Fame, following Sunil Gavaskar, Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Vinoo Mankad, Dian Edulji, Virender Sehwag, and Neetu David.