Following Mahendra Singh Dhoni's induction into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, Suresh Raina wrote a touching letter to his old captain and close buddy. At a ceremony held in London on Monday, Dhoni, who is generally considered to be India's greatest white-ball captain, was inducted into the exclusive club as the 11th player from the nation. The ICC Hall of Fame pays tribute to cricket legends who have made outstanding contributions to the sport's illustrious history. Five years after their most recent international game, players are eligible for this esteemed induction.

MS Dhoni's "well-deserved" Hall of Fame induction was lauded by Raina, who emphasized how his composed demeanor and "indelible" influence on the sport have established a legacy that will undoubtedly inspire the future generation of cricketers.

"The Legend Enters the Hall! @mahi7781 has earned his well-deserved place in the Hall of Fame because of his amazing career and contributions to cricket. MS Dhoni bhai has had a lasting impact on the game, from thrilling finishes to revolutionary leadership. Millions of people have been moved by his composure, acute intuition, and unwavering dedication. Raina posted on Instagram that his legacy will keep motivating future generations of cricketers as a genuine icon and legend of the sport. #MSDhoni #HallOfFame #legend.

MS Dhoni - The most successful white-ball captain of India

Dhoni stands alone in cricket history as the only captain to lift all three ICC white-ball trophies. His captaincy journey began in 2007 when he led a young, untested Indian squad to the 2007 T20 World Cup, engineered the historic 2011 ODI World Cup victory on home soil, and completed the set with the 2013 Champions Trophy. His remarkable leadership consistently transformed chaos into calm, turning immense pressure into golden opportunities and ambitious dreams into tangible triumphs. Dhoni holds the record for captaining India in the most ODIs - 200 matches. With 110 wins, he is second only to Ricky Ponting - 165 wins, in terms of total ODI victories as captain.

He also finished his career as one of the finest ODI batters for India. His unbeaten 183* against Sri Lanka in 2005 remains the highest score by a wicketkeeper in the format. With over 10,000 ODI runs at an astonishing average of 50.57, his legacy with the bat is as impactful as it is enduring.

Dhoni was joined by Australian batting great Matthew Hayden, South African duo of Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla as well as former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori as five men's cricketers were added to the list. Also inducted into the elite group were former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor and ex-Pakistan captain Sana Mir.

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