Former Indian spinner Neetu David, who has the greatest bowling stats (8/53) in a women’s Test innings, became the 10th Indian and second Indian woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. David, now chair of selectors for the Indian women’s team, joins cricket legends AB de Villiers and Alastair Cook in the 2024 inductees.
David played over 100 ODIs for India, taking 141 wickets and becoming the country’s second-highest wicket-taker in this format. She was also the first Indian woman to take 100 wickets in ODIs. Her most memorable performance came in 2005, when she topped the World Cup wicket-taking rankings, propelling India to their first final.
Reflecting on the honour, David stated, “This induction into the ICC Hall of Fame is the result of a lifetime of effort. “Being a member of this elite club is humbling.”
David made her international debut at the age of 17 and rapidly established herself with an 8/53 record against England in 1995. After quitting in 2006, she briefly returned to ODIs before retiring from all cricket in 2013, following a successful domestic career.
