Veteran Indian cricketers MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Mithali Raj, Suresh Raina and Jhulan Goswami received the Honorary Life Membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday as well. Throughout the years, MCC has awarded Honorary Life Membership to some of the greatest cricketers. And, on Wednesday, the MCC shared the names of five Indian icons, who have been awarded the Honorary Life Membership of the Club.

However, former Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami, who announced her retirement from international cricket at Lord’s last year, is featured in the star-studded list of Indian players recognised with Honorary Life Membership as well. Jhulan is the leading wicket-taker in Women’s One Day Internationals (ODIs) history. Meanwhile, her ex-teammate, batting legend as well as former India captain Mithali Raj is also a recipient of the special honour this year as well. Mithali is the leading run-getter in women’s ODIs. The former India skipper smashed 7,805 runs in 211 innings as well.

On the other hand, former India captain MS Dhoni, and legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and ex-India batter Raina have also received the honour. Dhoni and Yuvraj played key roles in India’s twin World Cup wins in 2007 and 2011. Former Indian all-rounder Raina hit over 5,500 ODI runs in his international career as well.

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“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,” said Guy Lavender, who is the Chief Executive & Secretary of the MCC.

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Here are the Honorary Life Members of MCC:

Merissa Aguilleira – West Indies (2008–2019)

MS Dhoni – India (2004–2019)

Jhulan Goswami – India (2002-2022)

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)

Suresh Raina – India (2005-2018)

Mithali Raj – India (1999-2022)

Amy Satterthwaite – New Zealand (2007-2022)

Yuvraj Singh – India (2000-2017)

Anya Shrubsole – England (2008-2022)

Dale Steyn – South Africa (2004–2020)

Ross Taylor – New Zealand (2006-2022)