Wed Oct 16 19:31:05 UTC 2024: ## Indian Cricket Legend Neetu David Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
**Kanpur, India** – Neetu David, a legendary left-arm orthodox bowler from India, has etched her name in cricketing history by becoming the second Indian woman cricketer to be inducted into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame.
David, born on September 1, 1977, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, made her international debut for India at the tender age of 17 in 1995. Her exceptional bowling skills immediately made an impact on the global stage, establishing her as a cornerstone of the Indian women’s cricket team.
One of her most notable achievements was her incredible bowling figures of 8/53 against England in a Test match at Jamshedpur, a record that remains unbroken in women’s Test cricket. Throughout her career, she played in 10 Tests, capturing 41 wickets. However, David was even more dominant in the ODI format, taking 141 wickets in 97 matches, becoming India’s second-highest wicket-taker in women’s ODIs.
She was also the first Indian female cricketer to achieve the milestone of 100 wickets in ODIs, a testament to her unwavering consistency and exceptional skills.
David’s induction into the ICC Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of her significant contributions to the sport. She joins other cricketing greats such as Alastair Cook and AB de Villiers in this prestigious honor.
Currently serving as the chairman of selectors for the Indian women’s team, David expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating that it signifies the culmination of her lifelong dedication to cricket.
Following in the footsteps of her former captain, Diana Edulji, who was the first Indian woman inducted into the Hall of Fame, David’s induction further cements her legacy as one of India’s finest cricketers.
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