ICC Honors Indian and English Legends in Historic Induction

The International Cricket Council has lifted three of the sport’s most celebrated former captains into its Hall of Fame. Sourav Ganguly, Anjum Chopra and Kevin Peterson were formally welcomed into the Class of 2026 during a ceremony held in Edinburgh, taking the Hall’s total membership to 125.

Chairman Jay Shah remarked that their individual journeys embody the spirit of cricket and serve as benchmarks for upcoming talent. He noted that the Hall of Fame is not merely a record of scores but a tribute to those who have shaped the game's character.

Ganguly’s captaincy guided India to the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy title and the 2003 World Cup final, while his personal statistics include 7,212 Test runs and 11,363 ODI runs. Chopra made history as the first Indian woman to reach 1,000 ODI runs and to play 100 ODIs, contributing significantly to India’s first overseas Test win in South Africa and the 2005 Women’s World Cup campaign. Peterson accumulated more than 13,700 runs across formats, earned the Player of the Tournament award in the 2010 T20 World Cup and was instrumental in England’s 2005 Ashes victory.

Each inductee expressed heartfelt thanks to the ICC, mentors, teammates and families, describing the Hall of Fame accolade as a lifelong honor and a reminder of cricket’s enduring bond.