Remove Army Insignia Symbol From MS Dhoni’s Gloves ICC Directs BCCI

Mumbai: Team India commenced their World Cup campaign with a win against South Africa yesterday by six wickets.

Rohit Sharma was back in a form which was a good sign for India as he scored 122* runs off 144 balls. It was an all-around performance by India in balling department Chahal took 4 wickets in his 10 over spell, following Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar provided 2 wickets with each for their side.

Meanwhile, MS Dhoni was seen keeping the wicket keeping with the Regimental Dagger Symbol of Indian Para Special Forces. Although his love for the security forces is well known to all and even this gesture has won many hearts, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the BCCI to remove the symbol from Dhoni’s gloves. .

During the 40th over of South Africa’s innings, the ‘Balidan Badge’ or the logo of the Army was seen in the gloves of MS Dhoni, when he impressed the stumping to send back to Andile Phehlukwayo. Since then, this picture is getting viral on social media and it is no wonder that the legend has received much praise for his gesture. Dhoni himself is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment and in 2011 he was given special honor

ICC General Manager of Strategic Communication Claire Furlong said that the top body has requested the BCCI to remove the symbol from MS Dhoni’s gloves. “We have requested the BCCI to remove it,” she was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

Although it may take a tough decision for many, the ICC rules, in this case, read, “ICC equipment and rules of clothing do not allow the display of messages that are political, religious or racial during an international match. Are related to activities or causes. ”

India will play their next match against Australia on the 9th of June.