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Arab News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Pakistan PM meets Sana Mir after ICC Hall of Fame induction, hopes she will nurture new talent
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met with former Pakistan Women Cricket Team captain Sana Mir and congratulated her on her induction into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame, Sharif's office said. Mir this month became the first woman cricketer from Pakistan to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. She was honored alongside India's MS Dhoni, England's Sarah Taylor, South Africa's Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith, Australia's Matthew Hayden, and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori. PM Sharif appreciated Mir saying that the Pakistan women cricket team achieved significant successes and made Pakistan famous all over the world under her leadership. 'The government is trying to promote talent on the basis of merit in every field of sports. Giving equal opportunities and facilities to men and women in every field of sports, including cricket, is among our priorities,' Sharif was quoted as saying by his office. 'Hopefully, you will play an active role in providing training to new talent in cricket with your experience.' Mir thanked the prime minister and said she was trying her level best to represent Pakistan fully in the World Cricket Association and the ICC. She gave suggestions for further promotion of cricket, especially women's cricket, in Pakistan. A trailblazer for women's cricket in Pakistan, Mir represented the national team from 2005 to 2019. She is the eighth Pakistani overall and just the 15th woman globally to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. She holds the record for the most wickets by a Pakistani woman in one-day internationals with 151 and was the first Asian woman to feature in 100 T20 internationals. In 2018, she became the first Pakistani woman to top the ICC ODI bowling rankings.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie cricket legend Matthew Hayden leaves fans in shock with his bizarre fashion sense
Aussie cricket legend Matthew Hayden was a talking point at Lord's during the World Test Championship - and it had nothing to do with his commentary. Hayden, 53, rocked his trademark Stetson hat when Pat Cummins ' men took on South Africa on day one of the World Test Championship final on Wednesday. The decorated batsman - who is yet to comment publicly about the piece of attire he proudly dons on his head - was ridiculed on social media in images showing him alongside Proteas great Hashim Amla and former English star Kevin Pietersen. 'What is Haydos wearing,' asked one fan on Instagram. 'Is Haydos from Texas,' joked another. The popular Facebook page Cricket Related Simpson Quotes also poked fun at Hayden, suggesting he was sporting a hidden camera under the novelty-sized hat. Meanwhile, Hayden was one of seven global stars recently inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame following his glittering career for Australia between 1993 and 2009. With 30 Test centuries and a batting average of 50.73, Hayden's outstanding numbers in the traditional format of the game speak for themselves. The left-hander was just as adept in the 50-over game, with Hayden smashing three centuries alone at the 2007 edition of the ICC men's Cricket World Cup to finish the tournament as the leading run-scorer. It was the second of two World Cup titles Hayden helped Australia win. Hayden was thrilled to receive the induction. 'The ICC Hall of Fame includes many of my heroes of yesteryear as well as contemporaries whom I admired and enjoyed competing against,' he said. 'Each of these players gave something to the game in their own way. It is incredible to be recognised along with them.' His daughter Grace also took to Facebook to toast the achievement. 'To say I'm proud would be understatement,' her post began. 'But the man I knew was just my Dad. The big soft teddy bear that gave every part of himself to his family.
India Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
ICC Hall Of Fame: Class of 2025
ICC Hall Of Fame: Class of 2025 By Alan J John Some of the biggest stars took their place in the ICC Hall of Fame: Class of 2025. Big names in Hall Of Fame MS Dhoni was the biggest name in this year's class. Let's take a look at all the inductees of the Hall of Fame this year. Dhoni leads the way The former India captain revolutionalised the game in the country and is considered to be one of the greatest leaders of all time. MS Dhoni An all-format legend for South Africa, Hashim Amla was another member of the class of 2025. Hashim Amla One of the most destructive openers of all time, Matthew Hayden finds his place in the Hall Of Fame. Matthew Hayden Graeme Smith is considered to be one of the finest captains for South Africa. Graeme Smith One of the greatest spinners of all time, Daniel Vettori was added to the Hall of Fame. Daniel Vettori Pakistan's inspirational women's team captain, Sana Mir was included in the Hall of Fame. Sana Mir England's legendary wicket-keeper Sarah Taylor rounds off the Class Of 2025. Sarah Taylor
Times of Oman
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Seven famous former players inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
London: Seven famous former players were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday. ICC Chairman Jay Shah welcomed the new members to the Hall of Fame at a gala event at Abbey Road Studios in London. "Through the ICC Hall of Fame, we pay tribute to the finest players the game has seen, individuals whose remarkable careers have shaped cricket's legacy and inspired generations," Jay Shah said, according to ICC. "This year, we are privileged to induct seven truly outstanding individuals into this prestigious group. On behalf of the ICC, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of them and hope they cherish this well-deserved recognition as a defining moment in their cricketing journey," he added. Veteran Australian batter and two-time World Cup winner, Matthew Hayden, has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. In 273 matches across all formats, Hayden made 15,066 runs at an average of 47.67 and a strike rate of 67.46, including 40 centuries and 69 fifties. A powerful opening batter who intimidated the best fast bowlers in the world, Matthew Hayden joins an exclusive group in the ICC Hall of Fame. With a whopping 30 Test centuries and a Test average greater than 50, Hayden's outstanding numbers in the longest format speak for themselves. Or themselves. India's World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni was inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame, becoming the 11th Indian cricketer to join the illustrious company. With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni's numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity. South African veteran batters Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla, and former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori have also been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. In 347 matches across all formats, Smith has made 17236 at an average of 42.34 and a strike of 69.10, including 37 centuries and 90 fifties, with a big score of 277. Amla in 349 matches across all formats, Amla has made 18672 runs at an average of 46.56 and a strike rate of 65.01, including 55 centuries and 88 fifties. Vettori finished with more than 700 international wickets and close to 7000 international runs. Vettori's career was defined by adaptability, intelligence, and understated excellence with bat and ball. Vettori paved out an excellent career as a player and was one of just three players to score 4,000 runs and take 300 wickets in Test cricket. Former Pakistan women's captain Sana Mir and England Women's wicketkeeper-batter Sara Taylor were the two women cricketers who were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. The highest wicket-taker in ODIs and the second-highest in T20Is among Pakistan women, Mir was also the first being the first Pakistan woman cricketer to pick up 100 ODI wickets. In a career spanning 15 years, where she captained for eight years, Mir picked up 150 wickets in 121 ODIs and 89 wickets in 106 T20Is, scoring 1630 and 820 runs respectively. Taylor's international career spanned just short of 13 years and the stylish wicket-keeper batter produced many records and milestones throughout her time in an England shirt as she amassed a total of 226 appearance and tallied a whopping 6,533 international runs to sit high up the charts on the team's all-time scoring list behind current national coach and long-time confidant Charlotte Edwards.
Times of Oman
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Pakistan's Sana Mir, England's Sarah Taylor in ICC Hall of Fame
London : Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir and England's wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor were the two women cricketers who were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame during a ceremony in London on Monday. The highest wicket-taker in ODIs and the second-highest in T20Is among Pakistan women, Mir was also the first Pakistan woman cricketer to pick up 100 ODI wickets, as per the ICC official website. In a career spanning 15 years, where she captained for eight years, Mir picked up 150 wickets in 121 ODIs and 89 wickets in 106 T20Is, scoring 1630 and 820 runs respectively. Her best year was 2014, where she collected 21 wickets in 11 ODIs, while leading the team to an Asian Games gold medal, a feat she had achieved in 2010 as well, an year after being appointed as captain. On the other hand, Taylor's international career spanned just short of 13 years, and the stylish wicket-keeper batter produced many records and milestones throughout her time in an England shirt. She amassed a total of 226 appearances and tallied a whopping 6533 international runs to sit high up the charts on the team's all-time scoring list behind current national coach and long-time confidant Charlotte Edwards. Sarah Taylor expressed her feelings after being included in the ICC Hall of Fame "Being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame is one of the best moments of my life and truly feels like a dream come true. Women's cricket has been thriving in recent years, and receiving this award during such a significant time makes it even more special. I am grateful to the members of the ICC Hall of Fame selection panel for this recognition," she said upon being bestowed with the honour.
