Sana Mir is Pakistan’s first female cricketer to find a place in ICC’s esteemed Hall of Fame

Sana Mir, the former Pakistan women’s cricket captain, has become the first female Pakistani cricketer to be inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, according to a momentous announcement made by the International Cricket Council (ICC). She joins a select group of seven people who will be inducted in 2024.

These people include global cricket icons like India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni, South Africa’s Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, Australia’s Matthew Hayden, New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori, and England’s Sarah Taylor. 

 The major induction ceremony was held at London’s Abbey Road Studios, which are famous for being associated with The Beatles and are close to Lord’s Cricket Ground, where the ICC World Test Championship final is about to begin. Sana Mir, 38, boasts a remarkable career spanning 15 years, from 2005 to 2020, during which she represented Pakistan in 226 international matches across all formats.

Her induction is more than just a personal success; it is also a significant moment for Pakistani women’s cricket, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) acknowledges her significant contribution to raising the sport’s profile both on and off the field. She continues to be Pakistan’s most successful ODI wicket-taker with 151. In 2018, she achieved the distinction of being the world’s leading ODI bowler, marking yet another groundbreaking accomplishment for a Pakistani woman.  

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What Sana Mir expressed after her induction into ICC Hall of Fame

“From the aspirations of my childhood, when I longed for the existence of a women’s team in our nation, to this moment, where I stand among the legendary figures I admired long before I even picked up a bat or a ball—this is an occasion I could never have dreamed possible,” Sana Mir expressed after her induction into the ICC Hall of Fame.

Sana Mir now becomes a part of a prestigious ensemble of Pakistani cricketers enshrined in the Hall of Fame, alongside Hanif Mohammad, the World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan, fast-bowling legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, batting virtuosos Zaheer Abbas and Javed Miandad, and the iconic spinner Abdul Qadir. Her inclusion is significant not just because of her achievements, but because it marks a shift in the way women’s cricket is recognized in Pakistan and around the world. 

MS Dhoni, Matthew Hayden, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, Daniel Vettori, and Sarah Taylor join Sana Mir in the latest ICC Hall of Fame class. 

For Pakistan fans, this moment belongs to Sana Mir. Her induction is not only a recognition of her individual excellence but also a tribute to the fight, progress, and dreams of countless young girls in Pakistan who now see a clear path to greatness. 

Sana Mir changed cricket, not just played it. Now, she stands among the greatest the game has ever seen.