The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed on Monday the most recent cricketing icons which might be to be inducted into the ICC ‘Hall of Fame’ because the Class of 2023. Following a voting course of carried out amongst present ‘Hall of Famers’, media representatives and senior executives from FICA and the ICC, three new names will likely be added to the distinguished checklist of legends that comprise the ICC Hall of Fame – Aravinda de Silva, Diana Edulji and Virender Sehwag.
The ICC Hall of Fame honours the best worldwide cricketers all through the lengthy historical past of the game, and the enduring legacies of de Silva, Edulji and Sehwag see them be a part of as inductees quantity 110, 111 and 112 respectively. De Silva loved a 19-year worldwide profession for Sri Lanka, notably taking part in a starring position of their memorable run to victory on the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 1996.
Sehwag was additionally a pivotal determine within the World Cup successful marketing campaign for India in 2011, and his record-breaking profession spanned 14 years and over 17,000 runs in worldwide cricket. Edulji turns into the primary Indian feminine inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame because of a 17-year worldwide taking part in profession and her pioneering position in establishing essentially the most profitable home crew in Indian girls’s cricket historical past.
As a part of this yr’s celebrations, the Class of 2023 will likely be inducted in a particular on-field ceremony on the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai throughout the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 between India and New Zealand on Wednesday.
“I would like to thank the ICC and the jury for inducting me with this honour. I feel 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 thank my family, friends, people I played with, and countless people who prayed for me selflessly,” Sehwag stated in an ICC launch.
Aravinda de Silva was the ‘Player of the Match’ within the semis and remaining in Sri Lanka’s World Cup-winning marketing campaign in 1996. “I’m stuffed with profound gratitude as I settle for the immense honour of being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. This achievement is a tribute to the dedication, sacrifice, and love which have formed my cricketing journey.
“My household, my mother and father, my sister, my spouse and kids are my anchor, and deserve the deepest thanks for his or her unwavering help and sacrifice, which have propelled me in direction of success. My buddies, steadfast companions all through my highs and lows, have been my pillars of energy. To my coaches, academics, followers and supporters, your relentless perception in me has fuelled my drive to succeed. My mentors and captains have guided and impressed me, and my teammates have been my prolonged household on this unbelievable journey. To those I’ve performed towards, thanks for enriching my sport.
“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,” De Silva stated.
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Edulji was a trailblazer who loved a 17-year worldwide profession, and was arguably the primary nice feminine cricketer produced by India. A right-handed batter and gradual left-arm bowler, solely two girls have taken extra Test wickets, and none have bowled extra deliveries.
She performed in three ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups, captaining India in 1978 and 1993, taking 14 wickets within the latter match. She struck a half-century in simply her second Test, and her finest bowling figures have been 6-64 towards Australia at Delhi eight years later.
“At the outset, I want to thank the ICC and the jury for having chosen me to be inducted within the ICC Hall Of Fame 2023. It certainly is a good honour to be the primary Indian girls’s cricketer to be inducted and be a part of a galaxy of cricketers, female and male from internationally. I’m delighted to be thought-about for this award.
“It’s not only a proud moment for me, my family and friends but also for BCCI and Indian Women’s Cricket,” Edulji stated.
