ICC announced three inductees for the ICC Hall of Fame Award.

 

ICC announced three inductees for the ICC Hall of fame award.

The ICC announced three new inductees for the ICC hall of fame award, as legendary Indian opener Virendar Sehwag, India trail blazer Diana Edulji and Sri Lanka superstar Aravinda de Silva to receive the award.

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Virender Sehwag

104 Tests – 8,586 runs at an average of 49.34, 40 wickets
251 ODIs – 8,273 runs at an average of 35.05, 96 wickets
19 T20Is – 394 runs at an average of 21.88

One of the most destructive batter of the Indian cricket history, Sehwag joins the ICC hall of fame with a record that is unable to match by many.

Sehwag scored a total of 23 Test centuries during his magnificent career- the fifth most by an Indian men’s player – with his highest score of 319 against South Africa in Chennai in 2008 the best of any Indian player ever. The dynamic right handed opener just as effective against the white ball with an equally imposing record at ODI level.

Sehwag total scored 8,273 runs in ODI cricket and his 219 against West Indies in Indore in 2011 remains the third highest score achieved by any Men’s player at ODI level.

The India great was thrilled to receive the honour of  joining the ICC hall of fame.

‘‘I would like to thank the ICC for inducting me with this honour’’ Sehwag said.

‘‘ I fell extremely grateful for having spent a great part of my life doing what I loved most, ’hitting the cricket ball’.

‘‘ I would also like to thanks my family, friends, people I played with, and countless people who prayed for me selflessly’’.

Diana Edulji

20 Tests – 404 runs, 63 wickets at an average of 25.77
34 ODIs – 211 runs, 46 wickets at an average of 16.84

Edulji made just as big an impact on the field during her playing days when captain of India as she did as an administrator post career and is a welcome addition to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Edulji played 54 matches for India over three different decades and made her mark as a slow left-arm orthodox spinner that netted more than 100 wickets for her country.

But it is perhaps off the field that Edulji has had an even greater impact, having played a major role as a trailblazer for India’s Women’s cricketers for many decades.

‘‘At he outset, I would like to Thanks ICC for having selected me to inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame’’. Edulji said.

‘‘It indeed is a great honour to be the first Indian women cricketer to be inducted and join a galaxy of cricketers, male and female cross the world, Its not only a proud moment for me , my family and friends but also for BCCI and Indian Women’s Cricket’’. She added.

Aravinda de Silva

93 Tests – 6,361 runs at an average of 42.97, 29 wickets
308 ODIs – 9,284 runs at an average of 34.90, 106 wickets

A winner of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup with Sri Lanka in 1996 and a classy batter that valued his own wicket, de Silva joins the ICC Hall of Fame in 2023.

The consistent right handed batter scored 20 Test centuries in his 18 years International career  - the third most hundreds by any Sri Lanka Men’s player – and was just as adept against the white ball with another 11 centuries in ODIs.

The most important of those was in the 1996 World Cup final, as de Silva almost single handedly willed his side over the line against Australia with an unbeaten 107* in what was an unforgettable run chase.

“I am filled with profound gratitude as I accept the immense honour of being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. This achievement is a tribute to the dedication, sacrifice, and love that have shaped my cricketing journey," de Silva said.

"My family, my parents, my sister, my wife and children are my anchor, and deserve the deepest thanks for their unwavering support and sacrifice, which have propelled me towards success. My friends, steadfast companions throughout my highs and lows, have been my pillars of strength.

“To my coaches, teachers, fans and supporters, your relentless belief in me has fuelled my drive to succeed. My mentors and captains have guided and inspired me, and my teammates have been my extended family on this incredible journey. To the ones I have played against, thank you for enriching
my game.

‘‘My sincere appreciation goes to the ICC, and the Hall of Fame voting committee for this extraordinary recognition. I share this honour with all who have stood by and shaped me.

‘‘Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey’’.