It is a widely known fact that MS Dhoni has a great love for the Indian military and he keeps displaying the same by sporting apparels in camouflage most of the times.
However, this time Dhoni sported the symbol of “Balidhan” on his glove which is used by Indian Special Forces. This move from MS Dhoni hasn”t pleased the ICC and the result being its request to BCCI from preventing Dhoni using it for the next time.
The main reason being that ICC conventions never allow a player to display symbols which deal with political, religious and racial connects. Though Dhoni sported gives in camouflage in the past, this symbol on the globe has really created a controversy among the ICC managers.
After ICC “s request to the BCCI, the fans aren”t pleased much with the behaviour of ICC. Though Dhoni”s love for military was viewed from another point of view from the ICC, the fans are really backing Dhoni on this regard.
A lot of” Thala” enthusiasts kept lending their support on the social media platforms and wanted him to continue sporting the same gloves for the rest of the world cup. Twitter erupted on this issue where a lot of fan clubs kept lending their invaluable hand to the Indian cricket legend.
The latest news from the BCCI is that it has written a letter to the ICC seeking permission to let Dhoni sport the “symbol” of pride on his gloves for the rest of the tournament. Vinod Rai, the Committee of Administrators chief said: “We have already written (to ICC to seek permission for MS Dhoni to wear “Balidaan” insignia on his gloves), will speak more after the meeting (CoA meeting”.
Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager, Strategic Communications spoke on the same that if BCCI seeks permission for MS Dhoni to use “Balidaan” insignia gloves:” As of now, I do not know. It would need to be considered by the ICC”. Few sources from ICC say that if the management of BCCI and Dhoni himself can convince the ICC that the symbol has no connect with political or racial issues, it may consider giving a different judgment.
This backing has made the fans crazy and it will be interesting to see if ICC can consider the request of the BCCI. The #Dhonikeeptheglove was one of the most discussed topics in Twitter and This is how Twitter reacted for ICC”s objection on the same :
Indian Army has always been independent irrespective of the political party in power. We are proud of them. Lt. Col. @msdhoni has worn the Army insignia as a symbol of pride. Doesn’t hurt anyone’s sentiments, In fact it honours the brave #DhoniKeepTheGlove #WorldCup2019
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 7, 2019
Dear Lt Col @msdhoni
You are an officer of Para Regt. Don’t take off those gloves. Balidaan is a badge of honour. It’s represents the finest of Indian Army. I have always looked at that badge with awe & respect. The nation stands with you.
Jai Hind
Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) pic.twitter.com/IbOZ0SDEEy— Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) (@majorgauravarya) June 6, 2019
BCCI stands with Dhoni. CoA chief Vinod Rai says, “ICC must allow @msdhoni to keep wearing same gloves.” #DhoniKeepTheGlove
— Manak Gupta (@manakgupta) June 7, 2019
Not that I am against, but have seen players performing religious activities on the ground, the English wear three lions, which is a political symbol .. Rules have to stop everything, if they have to @ICC .. No matter what, I will stand by @msdhoni's decision. #DhoniKeepTheGlove https://t.co/4PedBNCVWd
— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) June 7, 2019
MS Dhoni is a Lt. colonel in the Indian Army. Moreover he is a special forces designate. ICC rules states that any form of political, religious & racial statement can't be made with the playing outfit. The insignia does none of that.#DhoniKeepTheGlove
— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) June 7, 2019
WTF! International Cricket Council @ICC orders Indian wicketkeeper Lt. Col. @MSDhoni to remove his Army insignia on his gloves. #DhoniKeepTheGlove & @BCCI shd back him to the hilt. In a World Cup where Islamist moustacheless beards r tolerated, Dhoni's gloves r harmless. #CWC19
— Tarek Fatah (@TarekFatah) June 6, 2019
Dear all at @ICC ,when you are done with which symbol a legendary cricketer (read MS Dhoni) wears on his glove, pls do take time to check out the standard of umpiring.
The World Cup?Really now!
BTW The 'Balidaan Badge' doesn't disrespect anyone.#DhoniKeepTheGlove#AUSvWI #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/IDTK6ELrC5— Rahul Dev (@RahulDevRising) June 6, 2019
This should be the BCCI's official response to ICC's request. #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/1P2tSfPbjn
— Rofl Indian (@Rofl_Indian) June 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/ananyaa_18/status/1136669770495873025
Shame on #ICC……One small symbol of national pride too much for ICC? They asked dhoni to remove the gloves with army badge . Raise your support for MS Dhoni to bear the 'Balidaan Badge' on his gloves by using the hashtag #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/9xExwnidDz
— Umesh Garg (@umeshslg) June 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/chandrapandey41/status/1136677107008847874
#DhoniKeepBalidaanBadgeGlove #dhonikeeptheglove
The badge on the maroon beret speaks volume about who you are & what you are capable of! The Balidaan Badge is earned by just 4-5 volunteers out of selected 100. The Balidaan Badge is only for SF badged members. pic.twitter.com/Tt5iVDg3ho— LambodarPrasadDash (@LambodarPrDash) June 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/sagarcasm/status/1136900599201484800
https://twitter.com/Munnaa09/status/1136695951073005569
In August 2015 , MS Dhoni completed 5 Jumps and became a qualified paratrooper & will wear the coveted Para Wings insignia after completing his fifth jump from an IAF AN-32 aircraft as part of his training at the Paratroopers Training School (PTS) in Agra. #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/8OU2dUc3Tb
— Karthick Prabhu (@Kpkarthiprabhu) June 6, 2019
Dear ICC .. Balidan means sacrifice – the motto of the Indian Para Special forces. The spirit of sacrifice thats taken a fantastic human being like Dhoni to the top of his game. #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/Kcx3yurxQM
— Ajay yadav 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@Ajay89611) June 6, 2019
Dear @ICC,
Instead of focussing on MS Dhoni's gloves better focus on improving the quality of umpires.
4 decisions overturned so far in today's game + a huge No Ball miss that costed Chris Gayle's wicket. We have better umpires in our gully cricket. #DhoniKeepTheGlove #CWC19 https://t.co/EqeYYYDLUt pic.twitter.com/YTjB5ThcNK
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) June 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/Prabhat28432285/status/1136676686412406784
There are more important things to be changed right now @ICC
Kindly step ahead to make changes here rather than interfering in player's badges and stuff. #dhonikeeptheglove #CricketWorldCup19 pic.twitter.com/FinYORnuOi— Troll Dhoni Haters Tamil Version (@tdhtv_offl) June 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/DHONIism/status/1136661373776064512
#DhoniKeepTheGlove
Dhoni is playing for his country and rightly as the honary Lt.Col of his regiment he has the right to express his loyalty Futher the symbol is not representing any commercial organisation. With Dhoni pic.twitter.com/srrTMCOJ3i— Trikon Garuda (@TrikonGaruda8) June 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/DHONIism/status/1136804229341859840
https://twitter.com/DoctorrSays/status/1136678613640630272
#DhoniKeepTheGlove
Priorities!!ICC on low ICC ICC on Dhoni's
Level umpiring Balidan batch on
in matches His Gloves pic.twitter.com/lXbOr74c3b— Aparna (@AppeFizzz) June 6, 2019
Every Indian worth his salt should support Dhoni by boycott of @cricketworldcup and @BCCI #DhoniKeepTheGlove
— S Dutt (@sunilduna) June 6, 2019
I salute his love for the nation and soldiers!
I stand by @msdhoni #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/NDv7eypvkk— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (मोदी का परिवार) (@mssirsa) June 7, 2019
#DhoniKeepTheGlove is one voice from the entire country. 🇮🇳 ICC better wake up!
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) June 7, 2019