New Delhi, July 11 -- Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, with the International Cricket Council recognising his outstanding contributions to the game across formats.

One of the first batters to thrive as international cricket evolved into three formats, Pietersen's achievements earned him a place among the sport's all-time greats in the prestigious Hall of Fame.

Reacting to the honour, Pietersen said he was humbled to receive the highest recognition in cricket.

"It's a great honour to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame," Kevin Pietersen said on being inducted, as quoted by ICC. "To be recognised in this way and see my name beside so many of the game's greats is truly humbling. It is...