Cricket Hall of Fame — ICC's Greatest Players of All Time
The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame inductees: the greatest batters, bowlers, and all-rounders in cricket history, their records, and why they are considered legends of the game.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame?
The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to recognise the greatest players in international cricket history. Inductees are voted in by current Hall of Fame members with additional input from a Legends Panel. Players must be retired for at least 5 years before they are eligible. It includes players from all cricket-playing nations.
Who was the first inductee into the Cricket Hall of Fame?
The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame was inaugurated in 2009 with 55 founding members, including Don Bradman, Sunil Gavaskar, Vivian Richards, Ian Botham, Imran Khan, and Malcolm Marshall, among others. The founding inductees covered the breadth of cricket's history from the early 20th century through the 1990s.
Who has been most recently inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame?
Recent inductees (2023–2024 period) have included Kumar Sangakkara, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Sarah Taylor (women's cricket). The ICC typically inducts two to three players per year at their annual gala, usually timed around major events like the ICC Men's World Cup or World Test Championship Final.