The ICC Hall of Fame is one of the most prestigious recognitions given to cricketers. This event happens every year, where players are inducted for their contribution to cricket. With this year’s new addition to the list, it’s a great opportunity to take a look back at the 1990s Legends: ICC Hall of Fame’s Greatest Cricketers.
The Hall of Fame was officially launched in 2009, bringing together stars from all eras. It is a celebration to honour the greatest cricketers in history and to preserve their legacy for future generations of the sport. It inspires fans and players all around the world.
Top 10 1990s Legends: ICC Hall of Fame
1. Javed Miandad
Javed Miandad is one of Pakistan’s greatest and iconic cricketers. He was known for his bold and fearless batting style. Javed played a very important role in the rise of Pakistan in cricket. Just at the age of 19, he scored a century in his Test debut and left everyone impressed.
Javed has played in six consecutive World Cups. He was a part of Pakistan’s 1982 series in England and the 1992 World Cup-winning squad. Javed ended his career as the highest test run scorer at the time. He played 124 tests, scoring over 8,832 runs, and 233 ODIs with 7,381 runs.
2. Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh was Australia’s strongest and one of the most successful captains. He was a strong batsman as well as an occasional medium-pace bowler. Steve played a very crucial role in Australia’s dominance in world cricket. He was a part of the 187 World Cup-winning team and captained the 1999 World Cup team. His captaincy has a remark on Australia’s cricket team.
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He showcased incredible captaincy in test cricket. Under his leadership, Australia won 41 of 57 Tests and recorded 16 consecutive 168 Test wins. He has an incredible Score of 10,927 runs, including 32 centuries. Steve has played over 325 ODIs, scoring 7,569 runs and 195 wickets.
3. Courtney Walsh
Courtney Walsh is one of the greatest Bowlers in the history of cricket. He represented the West Indies and was a very crucial Player of the team. Walsh was the first bowler to take 500 wickets in Test Cricket. It was a historic moment. He made a very strong partnership with Curtly Ambrose; opponents feared this duo.
Walsh bowled over 5,000 overs in Test cricket, showcasing his consistency in the game. He took a total of 519 in 132 test matches and 227 in 205 ODIs.
4. Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev is one of India’s most legendary cricketers of all time. He is not only a strong batsman but also India’s first fast bowler, bringing a huge impact on the Indian pace attack. Kapil has been a part of some of India’s most iconic games in cricket, one of which stands out the most is his 1983 captaincy, leading India to win the first ever World Cup.
Kapil Dev holds the world record for the most Test wickets -434 when he retired in 1994. He has an outstanding record of 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in the Tests and 3,783 and 253 wickets in the ODIs. Kapil Dev has also received the Arjuna Award and the Padma Bhushan Award for his contribution to cricket.
5. Belinda Clark
Belinda Clark, an Australian cricketer who changed women’s cricket. She was known for her incredible skills and bold batting on the field. Clark made history by becoming the first player, ever, man or woman, to score a double century in ODIs. She played a major role in helping to raise women’s cricket globally.
Belinda was one of the most successful captains in women’s history. She captained Australia in 101 ODIs, winning 83 of them. She truly is an inspiration for the future generations of women’s cricket. Clark has 4,844 runs in ODIs and 919 runs in Tests.
6. Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath is one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history. He created a great impact for the Australian team in important matches, including three consecutive World Cups. Glenn is the highest wicket-taker in the history of the World Cup with 71 wickets.
His battle against top batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara was quite incredible. Gleen McGrath took 563 wickets in 124 Test matches, making him the highest Wicket-taking fast bowler of his time. He took 381 wickets in 250 ODI matches, making him the top wicket-taker in limited-overs series.
7. Shane Warner
Shane Warner, one of the greatest leg-spinners of Australia. He played a very crucial role in Australia’s 1999 World Cup win, and he was even named as the Man of the Match in the semi-finals and finals. Shane took an incredible 37 five-wicket hauls and 10 ten-wicket matches in Tests.
He was the First bowler to reach 600 and 700 Test wickets. Shane took 708 test wickets in 145 matches and claimed 293 wickets in 194 ODI matches. He was named one of Wisden’s five Cricketers of the 20th century.
8. Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble, India’s top bowler and the pride of the country. His spin and accuracy with his fighting spirit always made the batsmen fear. One of the most iconic moments was in 1999, against Pakistan, where he became the second bowler in history to take 10 wickets in a single test innings.
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Anil was India’s leading wicket-taker in Tests with 619 Test wickets. He took 337 wickets in the ODIs, making his total International wickets 956. Anil Kumble is India’s highest wicket-taker and ranks 4th in the all-time test wicket list globally.
9. Muttiah Muralitharan
Muttiah Muralitharan is known as the greatest bowler in the history of cricket. He played a very crucial role in Shri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup win. Muttiah showcased his consistency in the game by taking 67 five-wicket hauls in the Test matches. He has a world record of claiming 10 wickets in a match 22 times in Test matches.
Muttiah is the only bowler to take 800 wickets in Tests and 500+ wickets in ODIs. He took 800 wickets in just 133 matches, making him the highest wicket-taker in Test Cricket. He took 534 wickets in 350 ODI matches. This made him the first player to take 1,000 international wickets across all formats.
10. Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting is one of the most respected and legendary players in cricket. He played a key role in Australia’s World Cup win. He was part of the team in 1999 and also captained in the 2003 & 2007 World Cup. Ricky is the most successful Australian captain, leading the team to over 100 Test match wins.
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He led Australia to 16 consecutive wins in tests. Ricky has scored over 13,378 runs in Tests, the second highest for Australia after Sachin Tendulkar. He has also scored 13,704 runs in ODIs. Ricky Ponting was named the ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2018.
