Watch: Virender Sehwag Asks MS Dhoni To Continue Using Army Insignia On Cricket Field

Former India batsman Virender Sehwag has come up with an interesting strategy which will help MS Dhoni use the army insignia (Balidan badge) on the cricket field.  Dhoni’s wicketkeeping gloves in the World Cup game against South Africa had the the Army’s dagger insignia. And as soon as the cameras discovered it, it triggered quite a storm across the nation.

‘Balidaan’- the regimental dagger insignia of the PARA Special Forces was embossed on his green wicket-keeping gloves. Dhoni, who has been conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment in 2011, had undergone training under the Para Brigade in 2015. The legendary captain had done five jumps from the parachute.

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But while the fans hailed Dhoni for his gesture, the ICC soon intervened and asked Dhoni not to wear those gloves.  The BCCI first backed Dhoni but had to bow down after ICC’s verdict. Only time will tell whether Dhoni dons the insignia or not, Sehwag has suggested an alternative for the same. Sharing a video on YouTube, Sehwag advised Dhoni to take written permission from the global governing body of cricket and display the ‘Balidan badge’ on his bat.

“MS Dhoni put Balidan badge on his wicket-keeping gloves during a match against South Africa. ICC requested BCCI that MS shouldn’t wear those gloves because he didn’t take permission in writing. Both ICC and MS Dhoni are correct on their part,” Sehwag said.

“MS can still use them if he gives it in writing to ICC and uses it on his bat because on bat one can use two logos – one manufacturer and another any logo, like I have had used my SISJ.IN (Sehwag International School) logo for which I took permission from ICC and used it on my bat in so many matches,” he added.

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Not only that, Sehwag also urged the Indian fans to back Dhoni and the Army as he urged them to show protest wherever possible.

“I respect the army, so does MS and you all as well. If you all respect them then watch the match with the Balidan badge. Keep it with you. Click its picture, make videos and upload on social media and show your protest. If you put it on social media tag me or MS Dhoni, I’ll try to retweet it, like it or share your feelings,” he said.

Here is a the video of Virender Sehwag: