In what promises to be a fitting prelude to cricket’s biggest red-ball clash of the year (WTC Final), the International Cricket Council (ICC) will induct seven new icons into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, June 9—just two days before the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s.
The latest class of inductees will feature five men and two women, all of whom have been handpicked for their extraordinary impact on the game. The event, titled “A Day with the Legends”, will be broadcast live across ICC’s global broadcast network and is set to feature some of the sport’s most unforgettable names.
Jay Shah’s ode to legends
The new inductees have been selected by a panel comprising existing ICC Hall of Famers, cricket historians, journalists, and senior officials from the global cricketing body. Each of the seven legends will be awarded commemorative Hall of Fame caps as part of the ceremony.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah put the moment into perspective, saying, “Inducting legends into the ICC Hall of Fame is our way of honouring the game’s most extraordinary contributors. This accolade is reserved exclusively for those whose achievements have left an indelible mark on the sport, and each selection is made purely on merit.”
ICC Hall of Fame: When & Where to watch
This year’s Hall of Fame celebration comes with added anticipation, as it coincides with the buildup to the 2025 WTC Final. Scheduled for June 11 at Lord’s, the clash between Pat Cummins’ Australia and Temba Bavuma’s South Africa will also be previewed during the Hall of Fame event, with both skippers set to appear.
The induction ceremony begins at 4:30 PM BST (9:00 PM IST) as cricket royalty takes the stage ahead of one of the most awaited Test matches in recent memory.
Where to Watch the Ceremony
Cricket fans around the globe can tune in live on:
- India – JioHotstar
- UK & Ireland – Sky Sports
- Australia – Amazon Prime Video
- Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport
- New Zealand – Sky TV
- Pakistan – Ten Sports, PTV
- Sri Lanka – TV1 MTV (delayed)
- Middle East/North Africa – CricLife, Starzplay
- Caribbean – ESPN
- USA/Canada – Willow
- Afghanistan – Ariana TV
- Singapore – Hub Sports 4
- Rest of the World – ICC.tv
With this upcoming set of additions, the Hall of Fame roster will rise to 122 inductees.
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