ICC Hall Of Fame Dataset

Context:

This dataset offers a detailed record of cricketers inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, reflecting the highest honors in the sport. Spanning inductees from various eras, it provides data on their career achievements, the periods during which they were active, etc. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for cricket enthusiasts, sports historians, and researchers interested in the evolution of cricket and its legendary figures.

Variables:

• profile: URL linking to the player's profile on the ICC Hall of Fame website.
• **fname: **First name of the player.
• lname: Last name of the player.
• country: Country that the player represented in international cricket.
• Induction: Year the player was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
• dob: Date of birth of the player.
• bowlingstyle: Describes the player's bowling style (e.g., Right-arm fast, Left-arm spin).
• role: The role the player had in the team (e.g., Batsman, Bowler, All-rounder, Wicketkeeper).
• debut: The year the player debuted in international cricket.
• batstyle: The player's batting style (e.g., Left-handed, Right-handed).
• careerstart: Year when the player began their international cricket career.
• careerEnd: Year when the player retired from international cricket.

Data Source:

The data was compiled from official ICC publications and validated records related to the Hall of Fame inductees. Further verification and details can be accessed directly from ICC's official Hall of Fame online archive.

Inspiration for Analysis:

Researchers and analysts can utilize this dataset to conduct various studies, such as:

• Career Longevity Analysis: Examining the duration and evolution of careers among Hall of Famers.
• Performance Trends: Assessing how changes in the sport’s rules and equipment have impacted player performance and careers over time.
• Geographical and Temporal Trends: Analyzing the distribution of Hall of Fame inductees by country and era to understand regional dominance and shifts in the cricketing landscape.
• Role-based Evaluations: Looking at the impact of players' roles on their likelihood of induction into the Hall of Fame.

Please feel free to perform any analysis or visualization on this dataset.