ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Show its Disappointment After ICC Rejects BCCI's Plea to Let Dhoni Wear Insignia Gloves

It is hardly a case when India’s former skipper MS Dhoni is in controversy. However, MS Dhoni made headlines when he sported insignia on his wicket-keeping gloves in the World Cup opening match against South Africa at Rose Bowl, Southampton on 5th June. Meanwhile, the ICC asked the BCCI to remove the insignia from MS Dhoni’s gloves.

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Subsequently, the Indian board requested the International Cricket Council to let Dhoni wear the insignia. However, ICC did not grant permission to the same request. Hence, MS Dhoni will not be seen wearing normal gloves in the second World Cup match against Australia at Kennington Oval, London.

Twitter shows its disappointment.

“The regulations for ICC events do not permit any individual message or logo to be displayed on any items of clothing or equipment. In addition to this, the logo also breaches the regulations in relation to what is permitted on wicketkeeper gloves,” ICC said on MS Dhoni’s gloves.

However, Twitter showed its disappointment when MS Dhoni was not allowed to wear the insignia on his gloves. Dhoni has a huge fan following and it was expected that the fans will give their opinions.

In fact, this is not the first time when MS Dhoni showed his love for the armed forces. He has time and again wore camouflage gloves while keeping wickets for India. The former captain was appointed as the Lieutenant Colonel in Territorial Army in 2015.

Meanwhile, India had begun their World Cup campaign on a high after they registered a six-wicket against South Africa. Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal scalped two wickets and four wickets respectively.

Subsequently, Rohit Sharma played a fine knock of 122 runs from 144 balls to help India get over the line. Thus, he was awarded the Man of the Match. India will play their second match against defending champions Australia at Kennington Oval, London on 9th June.

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Here is how Twitter showed its disappointment:

The @ICC has no problem with the entire Pakistan cricket team marking territory by praying on the cricket field, denigrating Christians and Jews (part of Muslim ritual prayer) but find insignia on @MSDhoni's gloves inappropriate. pic.twitter.com/8wwZYtnti2

— Tarek Fatah (@TarekFatah) June 6, 2019

So again dear ICC, @msdhoni glove is not political or religious or racial.

One more thing, i must say instead of checking gloves, kindly also check the umpiring errors of ICC. Learn something from Hockey

— Raju Saha (@Raju_SNT) June 7, 2019

@msdhoni you have always made India proud sir and this time also you are making Indians proud .
Let anything come against you but whole country will stand by your side and we will fight for you and your gloves sir .We are really proud of your move.

— Sindhu. (@Sindhu00833558) June 7, 2019

Allowing terror sponsoring countries like Pak to play cricket & not allowing @msdhoni to wear Patriotic insignia gloves?? @ICC Please stop acting hypocrite. #DhoniKeepTheGlove

— Ninad Jaywant (@NinadJaywant) June 7, 2019

The badge of Balidan Forces on the gloves of @msdhoni Is a mark of respect and honour to the Indian Army. No regrets if we don't get the cup. I personally feel that The World Cup is not worth it.#DhoniKeepTheGlove

— Sahil.2201 (@sukhthanker) June 7, 2019

Dear @ICC,
Your decision is as horrible as the umpiring standards. You don't have any problem with English players, Pakistani players and now you have a problem with Lt. Col. M.S Dhoni. Such a Shame! #DhoniKeepTheGlove #IndiaWithDhoni

— CDPatel (@cdpatel13) June 7, 2019

@ICC pls look into ur own house check & clear ur own mistakes, ur umpires, take care of that… instead of being so egoistic ! India stands with @msdhoni #DhoniKeepTheGlove

— The Fifth Dimension (@the_5thD) June 7, 2019

Absolute nonsense by the ICC to prohibit Ms Dhoni from wearing the gloves having Army insignia. There is no such rule where a player cannot wear army badge. #DhoniKeepTheGlove

— parth abhyankar (@parthabhyankar) June 7, 2019

#DhoniKeepTheGlove We Indians are Demanding from @ICC if you want to remove our Army Badge from #MSDhoni then why don't you ask other nation players when they were offering namaz on the Cricket ground. Law should be same for everyone #BalidaanBadge pic.twitter.com/pbgIHMYVKo

— Bnasal Chemist & Druggist (@umeshkumarbans5) June 7, 2019

If you @ICC wants Dhoni not to use the glove then change the color of green from jersey as it represent a religion. As a rule of your no religion representation should be there. #IndiaWithDhoni #DhoniKeepTheGlove #ICCVersusIndia

— Ladesh Varma D L (@ladeshvarma) June 7, 2019

#DhoniKeepTheGlove BCCI fails to convince ICC. BCCI should stand for the country’s cause instead of only looking for money.

— Abhishek Roy (@abhishekroydit) June 7, 2019

Hypocrisy at icc at its best…..#DhoniKeepTheGlove

— Danvir (@DanvirSMinhas) June 7, 2019

Got to appreciate MS Dhoni’s silence in all of this. Or maybe not.

— Mendra Dorjey Sahni (@MendraDorjey) June 7, 2019