The International Cricket Council (ICC) inducts former India captain Sourav Ganguly and former India women’s captain Anjum Chopra, along with England batter Kevin Pietersen, into its Hall of Fame. The ICC names are unveiled at a ceremony in Edinburgh, where the total number of Hall of Fame members rises to 125. Ganguly is recognized for his captaincy and impact on India’s fortunes during a period when Indian cricket faced match-fixing allegations. Anjum Chopra’s inclusion is noted as part of the ICC’s recognition of contributions from both men’s and women’s cricket. Pietersen is also among the inductees. Reporting across outlets highlights the shared announcement and the expansion of the ICC Hall of Fame membership count, with the ceremony in Edinburgh serving as the setting for the official unveilings. The ICC presents the inductions as additions to its long-running honours programme that acknowledges significant achievements in international cricket.
Sourav Ganguly, Anjum Chopra and Kevin Pietersen inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
The International Cricket Council (ICC) inducts former India captain Sourav Ganguly and former India women’s captain Anjum Chopra, along with England batter Kevin Pietersen, into its Hall of Fame. The...
- ICC inducts Sourav Ganguly, Anjum Chopra and Kevin Pietersen into its Hall of Fame.
- The names are unveiled at a ceremony in Edinburgh.
- The total number of ICC Hall of Fame members increases to 125.
- Sourav Ganguly is recognized for his impact and captaincy during a challenging period for Indian cricket.
- The inductions include figures from both men’s and women’s cricket.
Ganguly, who reshaped the fortunes of Indian cricket with his astute captaincy at a time when the country was shaken by match-fixing allegations, rated the moment a "cherished" one
1 hour agoThe International Cricket Council on Saturday inducted former Indian men's and women's skipper Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra into its prestigious Hall of Fame.
3 hours agoThe International Cricket Council on Saturday inducted former Indian men's and women's skipper Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra into its prestigious Hall of Fame.
3 hours agoTheir names were unveiled at a ceremony in Edinburgh, taking the total number of ICC Hall of Fame members to 125
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