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ICC World Cup 2019: MS Dhoni backed by BCCI after ICC requests removal of army insignia from gloves
Dhoni wore gloves with the insignia of the army as a tribute during South Africa's game with India. However, the ICC requested the BCCI to get it removed as it violated their clothing regulations.
The BCCI has thrown their weight behind former skipper of Team India MS Dhoni, after the ICC objected to an army insignia on his gloves in the World Cup match between India and South Africa on June 5.
Committee of Administrators chief Vinod rai wrote to the ICC seeking permission for Dhoni to wear the gloves with the army badge.
"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)," Vinod Rai said.
Chairman of the IPL, Rajeev Shukla said that the ICC should not have an issue with the gloves worn by Dhoni as they do not endorse any brand, and thus have no commercial aspect.
"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.
The ICC General Manager of Stretegic Communications Claire Furlong had asked the BCCI to get the symbol removed.
After the International Cricket Council asked Dhoni to change the gloves, #DhoniKeepTheGlove started trending on social media. However, former fotball captain of India Bhaichung Bhutia stated that it is important for players to follow rules that have been laid out.
"I think it's a wonderful gesture from MS Dhoni but at the same time, it's important to follow the rules and laws of the sport. If the laws and rules do not permit, then I think as a player he shouldn't be wearing it," Baichung Bhutia said.
"If you start somewhere and then a lot of controversies may follow. So I think I think, for every player, no matter how big the player is, the laws need to be followed."
