Dubai, June 10 (Reporter) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced seven iconic players in the latest list of additions to the ICC Hall of Fame at a glittering ceremony held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. Hashim Amla, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, Graeme Smith and Daniel Vettori were the five men’s players inducted as the class of 2025 with Sana Mir and Sarah Taylor the women’s players in the list, taking the list of ICC Hall of Fame inductees to 122. The seven distinguished cricketers were voted by the ICC Hall of Famers, senior executives and members of the media and inducted during ‘A Day with the Legends’ event that was watched in different parts of the world as it was telecast live by several of ICC’s broadcast partner networks. Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, said, “Through the ICC Hall of Fame, we pay tribute to the finest players the game has seen, individuals whose remarkable careers have shaped cricket's legacy and inspired generations.” “This year, we are privileged to induct seven truly outstanding individuals into this prestigious group. On behalf of the ICC, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of them and hope they cherish this well-deserved recognition as a defining moment in their cricketing journey,” he added. The event also served as a prelude to the ICC World Test Championship Final with captains Temba Bavuma of South Africa and Pat Cummins of Australia looking ahead to the much-awaited match to be played at Lord’s from 11-15 June. The ICC Hall of Fame pays tribute to the extraordinary achievements of cricket legends who have shaped the sport's rich and vibrant history with players inducted only five years after they have played their last international match. The ICC Hall of Fame was launched in January 2009 as part of the ICC’s centenary celebrations. Since then, it has helped celebrate the greatest players ever to have graced the game during its long and illustrious history. Hashim Amla said, "It is an honour to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, especially alongside Graeme. The Hall of Fame includes some of the most celebrated players in the history of cricket, all of whom have big achievements. Such recognition feels surreal, and I am really thankful." Mahendra Singh Dhoni said, "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognizes the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever." Matthew Hayden said, "The ICC Hall of Fame includes many of my heroes of yesteryear as well as contemporaries whom I admired and enjoyed competing against. Each of these players gave something to the game in their own way. It is incredible to be recognized along with them." Graeme Smith said, “It feels amazing to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame alongside some legendary cricketers, all of whom have made significant contributions to the game in their own way. This is also a proud moment for South Africa, as two of us have got recognition this year.” Daniel Vettori said “Looking at the past inductees of the ICC Hall of Fame, one can see the outstanding talent and contribution they made to the growth and popularity of the game. To gain recognition alongside them is simply overwhelming and I can’t find words to describe the feeling.” Sana Mir said, “From dreaming as a little girl that one day there would even be a women’s team in our country to now standing here, inducted among the very legends I idolized long before I ever held a bat or a ball – this is a moment I couldn’t have dared to imagine." “I am incredibly grateful for this honour and hope to give back to the sport in any way I can. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my teammates, coaches and family for all their support over the years,” she added. Sarah Taylor said, "Being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame is one of the best moments of my life and truly feels like a dream come true. Women's cricket has been thriving in recent years, and receiving this award during such a significant time makes it even more special. I am grateful to the members of the ICC Hall of Fame selection panel for this recognition...////...