ICC passes verdict on MS Dhoni’s army insignia controversy in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

ICC passes verdict on MS Dhoni’s army insignia controversy: Indian wicket-keeper’s gloves have come under the radar in this World Cup.

Former India captain and current wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wicket-keeping gloves have been doing the rounds during the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

In a development which has transformed into a burning controversy in India, it commenced after an army insignia on Dhoni’s keeping gloves came under the limelight during India’s tournament opener against South Africa.

Citing ICC’s rules for clothing/equipment in the World Cup, nothing more than two manufacturer’s logos are allowed on the backside of the gloves. Therefore, Dhoni having the army insignia on his gloves violated the rules.

ICC on MS Dhoni’s gloves:

“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.” pic.twitter.com/jEueTGcGSK

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 7, 2019

Most recently, CoA (Committee of Administrators) chief Vinod Rai opened on seeking flexibility on the “non-issue” from the ICC.

ICC passes verdict on MS Dhoni’s army insignia controversy

In their media report, ICC laid emphasis Dhoni not being allowed to display any logo of such nature and also spoke regarding what is allowed on the wicket-keeper’s gloves for ICC tournaments.

It is worth mentioning that the legendary cricketer’s act hasn’t disrespected anyone in racial, religious or commercial manner. However, granting him the permission could have put ICC in a difficult position regarding future requests of similar nature. Furthermore, varying intentions behind such requests can bring uncalled for ramifications for the sport.

ICC statement on Dhoni’s gloves. #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/DVgDy769GV

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) June 7, 2019

Newsflash: ICC denies permission to MS Dhoni to wear Army insignia on his keeping gloves. #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/WoTj4wZvvQ

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) June 7, 2019

How Twitter reacted:

Can we please agree that MSD does not need to prove his patriotism by wearing insignia. He is a patriot and a legend of the game. Insignia or no insignia this won’t change. Here he is on a mission to win the World Cup. That should be priority.

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) June 7, 2019

that’s that…get on with it

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 7, 2019

#CWC19: A bit of controversy about MS Dhoni’s gloves.

Now the question is should he have worn these gloves? What do the ICC rules say?

Send in your opinions, very curious to hear from you.

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— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 7, 2019

My unasked for advice to Dhoni: You lose nothing by agreeing to ICC Rules no matter how intrusive it is. Terminate the controversy which nothing to with your awe inspiring cricket. Anti Indian forces would like this controversy to grow

— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) June 7, 2019

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Born and brought up in Pathankot, Dixit Bhargav is an engineering and sports management graduate who works as a Cricket Editor at The SportsRush. Having written more than 10,000 articles across more than five years at TSR, his first cricketing memory dates back to 2002 when former India captain Sourav Ganguly had waved his jersey at the historic Lord’s balcony. What followed for an 8-year-old was an instant adulation for both Ganguly and the sport. The optimist in him is waiting for the day when Punjab Kings will win their maiden Indian Premier League title. When not watching cricket, he is mostly found in a cinema hall watching a Punjabi movie.

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