Pietersen Ganguly and Chopra inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Three legendary cricketers, former England batter Kevin Pietersen and former Indian captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra, have been inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame. The trio received the sport's highest individual honor during a ceremony in Edinburgh on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing the total number of inductees to 125.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah welcomed the new members, calling the Hall of Fame a tribute to extraordinary individuals whose achievements have greatly contributed to the sport. He stated that this year's inductees represent the highest standards of excellence and have earned the admiration of fans worldwide. Shah added that their place in the Hall ensures their achievements will be celebrated for generations to come, standing alongside the game's greatest figures.

Kevin Pietersen, one of the most explosive batters of the modern era, expressed his humility at the recognition. He said it is the highest recognition a cricketer can receive and that it would take time to fully sink in. Pietersen, who played 104 Tests and scored 8,181 runs, is best remembered for his iconic, series-defining 158 at The Oval during the 2005 Ashes, which...