MS Dhoni during India vs South Africa was spotted with the Balidan badge, the regimental dagger of the Indian Para Special Forces on his wicket-keeping gloves. While the gesture invited loads and loads of accolades from the fans, the International Cricket Council had asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to get the symbol removed from Dhoni's gloves. This got the netizens annoyed and the matter became debatable. The angry netizens started # DhoniKeepTheGlove on social media. Indians are not taking the matter lightly and have launched a massive campaign in favour of Dhoni on Twitter. Remove Indian Army 'Balidan' Badge From MS Dhoni's Gloves: ICC to BCCI.
While speaking to IANS, Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager, Strategic Communications, said that the BCCI has been asked to get the symbol removed from Dhoni's gloves. "We have requested the BCCI to get it removed," she said. The annoyed netizens put up a series of tweets on social media. MS Dhoni Dons Indian Army 'Balidan' Badge on Keeping Gloves During IND vs SA Match at ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Fans Laud MSD's Gesture.
Check Out Few Tweets Below:
Whole nation stands with you mahi plz don't remove #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/9GaGyObjXQ
— Teju Shetty (@TejuShetty1) June 7, 2019
No Dearth of Support For Dhoni
Retweet if you want dhoni too keep balidan batch #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/6ewLSX9nls
— PAVANKUMAR (@islavathbunty) June 6, 2019
#DhoniKeeptheGlove Campaign is Only Growing
#DhoniKeepTheGlove put it on your DP and share.... pic.twitter.com/Hn8TTISO6G
— Prakhar Jha (@PrakharJha14) June 7, 2019
I Stand With MS Dhoni
RT If You to #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/Uc6jHhG5tI
— Udit Rai (@ImUdit_rai) June 6, 2019
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— Sunil Kumar⚙️ (@snlkmrsrm) June 6, 2019
Dhoni Should Continue Wearing the Gloves with Balidan Badge.
#DhoniKeepTheGlove Dhoni shld absolutely be allowed to wear the glove!
— getwithitpeeps (@getwithitpeeps) June 6, 2019
The Internet User Has His Reason to Justify Wearing the Balidan Badge.
Dhoni has every right to wear the "Balidaan" insignia as he is an officer of Para forces. No one has any authority to ask him to remove it.#dhonikeeptheglove
— Madmax2326 (@tonystark2326) June 6, 2019
Last But Not the Least
Dhoni is proud of our India. He is greatest Captain and wicketkepper In the world. #DhoniKeepTheGlove
— Chowkidar Vaibhav Sawala (@Vaibhav_Savala) June 6, 2019
According to the International Cricket Council, “The ICC equipment and clothing regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match." However, fans are demanding that ICC take back it's "command" and allow Dhoni to use the gloves he wants to. Surely, emotions are running high on this one and it looks as if it will not subside very soon.
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