Five legendary Indian cricket players, including World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni, have received life memberships from the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The prestigious London club awarded a total of 19 cricketers in a decision made public on Wednesday (April 5), including Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh, who were both on Dhoni’s squad that won the 2011 World Cup.
The roll of honour also includes Jhulan Goswami, the leading wicket-taker in women’s ODIs, and Mithali Raj, who holds the record for most runs scored in women’s cricket with 7,805 in 211 innings. Other nations represented include Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and the West Indies.
Guy Lavender, Chief Executive & Secretary of MCC, said: “We are thrilled to be able to announce our newest cohort of Honorary Life Members of MCC, as we prepare for the new international summer. The names that have been announced today are some of the greatest international players of modern times, and we are privileged to now count them as valued Members of our Club.
Others in the honoured list are: Merissa Aguilleira (West Indies, 2008-2019), Jenny Gunn (England, 2004-2019), Muhammad Hafeez (Pakistan, 2003-2021), Rachael Haynes (Australia, 2009-2022), Laura Marsh (England, 2006-2019), Eoin Morgan (England, 2006-2022), Mashrafe Mortaza (Bangladesh, 2001-2020), Kevin Pietersen (England, 2005-2014), Amy Satterthwaite (New Zealand, 2007-2022), Anya Shrubsole (England, 2008-2022), Dale Steyn (South Africa, 2004-2020) and Ross Taylor (New Zealand, 2006-2022)
