Janet Brittin, Shaun Pollock and Mahela Jayawardene Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Janet Brittin, Mahela Jayawardene and Shaun Pollock have been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. And will be formally included ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021 final between New Zealand and Australia. At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
The 58-year-old Briton played 27 Tests and 63 ODIs for England women from 1979 to 1998. Scoring 1935 and 2121 runs in both formats respectively and holding several records. She is the most capped Test player among women. She was the oldest woman to score a Test century (39 years and 38 days vs Australia in 1998). And the second oldest woman to score an ODI century (38 years and 161 days vs Pakistan in 1997); He scored the most Test runs in a calendar year (531 in 1984). And she has the highest 50-plus score (16) in the Women’s Test.
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He also top-scored in the 1993 World Cup final against New Zealand to lead England to the title.
Jayawardene Played Five ICC Finals and Won the T20 World Cup in 2014
Jayawardene also set several records for Sri Lanka – he captained them. Played five ICC finals and won the T20 World Cup in 2014. He scored over 10,000 runs in both Tests and ODIs. And now he is considered a shrewd T20 coach.
Pollock, apart from being one of South Africa’s finest all-rounders. Also took over the captaincy in challenging times from Hansie Cronje. And played 108 Tests and became the first South African to take 400 Test wickets.
The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame is Our Way of Honoring and Celebrating the Greats of Our Sport
“The ICC Cricket Hall of Fame is our way of honoring and celebrating the greats of our game. In this way only the best players recognized for their contribution to cricket,” said ICC’s Executive CEO Geoff Allardyce. “I want to congratulate Mahela and Shawn on joining this wonderful group. And it’s a wonderful way to celebrate Janet’s life and career.”
Jayawardene thanked those who helped him throughout his career, saying. “I am so grateful for the recognition and want to enjoy. And share the moment with all the people who have helped me, my family, friends, coaches. Has helped me along my journey including the team. Fellow and most importantly Sri Lankan cricket fans who enthusiastically supported and inspired me throughout my career.”
Pollock Thanks International Cricket Council
Pollock said: “I’d like to thank the ICC for this recognition of my career. It’s an amazing honor induct into the Hall of Fame with such a wonderful company that inducted. This top But there is a real cherry or maybe even a book ending to a completely enjoyable cricketing experience. And I want to thank my teammates who played such a big part in the journey.”