BCCI backs Dhoni on sporting Indian Army Para-Military

ICC had asked BCCI to remove army crest from MS Dhoni’s wicket keeping gloves

Earlier Dhoni went on a trending storm for his appreciation of The Indian Army etched on his glove. But ICC strictly condemns his move.

Its ICC versus BCCI over Dhoni’s Glove

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

Chairman of Indian Premier League, Rajeev Shukla said that the ICC should not have any objection against MS Dhoni wearing his gloves as there is no commercial aspect involved in the gesture.

“It’s not a commercial or a religious thing. It’s only about the country’s pride. So I don’t think the ICC should have any objection because it has got nothing to do with commercial endorsements,” Rajeev Shukla said.

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

Dhoni’s fans were furious after the ICC asked MS Dhoni to change his gloves.

Is ICC practicing hypocrisy?

Dear @ICC There has to be a limit to your hypocrisy. Offering Namaz by Pakistan is allowed but #BalidaanBadge by @msdhoni is not ? @BCCI should tell ICC to just get lost. #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/00DMdur9mK
— Punit Agarwal (@Punitspeaks) June 6, 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

Subsequently, the fans started the hashtag #DhoniKeepTheGlove trending on social media on Friday as several fans and some Bollywood celebs as well came out to support Dhoni.

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

Since Para Special Forces symbols are in the headlines, was reminded of daughter hijacking the shemag I got as a gift from the good guys at 1 Para SF earlier this year.#DhoniKeepTheGlove #MiraGiveBackMyShemag pic.twitter.com/nuijEfc8n8
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) June 7, 2019

In one stroke, Dhoni has:
* Put contribution of Para Special Forces and appeal of Balidaan Indian Army insignia on centrestage
* Told world that New India wears its patriotism on its sleeves/gloves
* Exposed ICC hypocrisy
* Proved that he’s still the boss#DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/AUPbIoveiJ
— Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) June 7, 2019

I salute his love for the nation and soldiers!
I stand by @msdhoni #DhoniKeepTheGlove pic.twitter.com/NDv7eypvkk
— Manjinder S Sirsa (@mssirsa) June 7, 2019