The ECB has today launched the T20 Hall of Fame presented by Vitality to celebrate the icons of domestic T20 cricket in England and Wales, as twelve have made the original shortlist.
The T20 Hall of Fame presented by Vitality will recognise the men and women whose performances and impact in ECB domestic T20 cricket competitions have been exceptional both on and off the field.
As part of the launch, six men and six women, have today been shortlisted to become the first-ever inductees.
An independent expert panel – comprising former players, commentators and journalists – will select the first two men, and two women, from the shortlisted names to be inducted.
Fans will also get the opportunity to have their say via a Public Vote, which will be hosted on ECB channels, and which will form a weighted element of the final decision‑making process.
The inaugural inductees will be revealed on 15 May, ahead of the opening night of the 2026 Vitality Blast on Friday 22 May.
The T20 Hall of Fame presented by Vitality will become an annual celebration, recognising those people whose performances, leadership and influence have left a lasting legacy on the domestic game.
Players, coaches and administrators from across the major domestic T20 competitions in England and Wales are eligible for consideration.
2019 Blast winner with Essex, Ravi Bopara has played the second most domestic T20 matches (236) and is one of only two players to feature inside the all-time top 10 for both wicket-takers and run-scorers in the men's competition - 5,290 at 29.1. He also has the third most runs in the men's competition (5,290) at an average of 29.1 and the eighth most wickets at an average of 26.3.
