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ToggleIt seems like the International Cricket Council has got on owl eye. After asking the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni to remove the Army Insignia on his gloves, they denied the permission to Chris Gayle for using the ”Universe Boss” logo on his willow.
Recently, during India’s World Cup 2019 opener against South Africa at Ageas Bowl in Southampton on June 5, MS Dhoni sported a pair of wicketkeeping gloves with regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces.
The images of the “Balidaan Badge” on Dhoni’s wicketkeeping gloves went viral on social media. Quite a few Indian fans praising the World Cup-winner for his love towards the Indian Para Special Forces.
Much to the same, the stylish southpaw Chris Gayle asked ICC to allow him to use his name on the bat to promote his bats. However, the respective board denied the permission citing the same rule, which was said to MS Dhoni.
Chris Gayle accepted it – Source
A source quoted that there was a chance for MS Dhoni to use that badge on his gloves but there was no chance for Chris Gayle to use such as it didn’t fall under the laws. However, Chris Gayle moved on from the incident without any force from the Windies board.
“ICC couldn’t have made an exception for Dhoni as no personal messages are allowed on equipment. Gayle wanted it but when he was refused permission, he accepted it and moved on,” a source privy to the development informed on Sunday.
Speaking about Dhoni, the official said, “It is not about military symbolism. It is about a simple rule that no personal messages are allowed. If ICC did not make an exception for Gayle, then how come they would make it for Dhoni.”
What if Moeen Ali asks again?
This is not the first time such a thing taking place in international cricket. The ICC has previously ruled against players making political statements and in 2104 the global governing body banned England all-rounder Moeen Ali from wearing wristbands saying “Save Gaza” and “Free Palestine”.
Speaking of the same, he added “Tomorrow, Moeen Ali will again request for wearing a ‘Free Palestine’ wristband which is a direct political message. We did not allow it then and we won’t allow it now. You won’t be even allowed to have a word like love’ embossed on the equipment,” the source added.
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ICC allowed Indian team to wear Army caps at Ranchi:
Further, the source also revealed that the Indian board has received permission from the Indian board regarding the use of Army caps for the game against Australia at Ranchi. It was done to raise funds for the victims of the Pulwama attack.
“A formal request was made by the BCCI. They wanted to use the match as a fund-raiser for the victims of the Pulwama terror attack. In a bilateral series, ICC allows teams to do charity. Just like the Pink Test in Australia for the Jane McGrath Foundation that works on breast cancer awareness, the source added.
Well, the former Indian skipper MS Dhoni hasn’t used any match in the second game against Australia. However, now, the focus will move to the game of cricket in the ICC World Cup 2019.