MS Dhoni paid tribute to the Indian army as he donned the insignia of the Para Special Forces, the Balidaan on his keeping gloves during India’s World Cup opener vs South Africa.

It became a big hit with fans praising him but the ICC is not impressed. It has requested the badge to be removed as it is against regulations.

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Claire Furlong, ICC General Manager – Strategic Communications, told PTI that the apex body has requested the Indian cricket board to have the sign removed. India’s next game is against Australia on June 9.

“It is against the regulations and we have requested it is removed,” Furlong said.

Dhoni’s love for the army is well known. He holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army and also trained with the para special forces. 

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Earlier this year, he along with the rest of the team also wore military caps in a game vs Australia to show support for the Pulwama martyrs.

Meanwhile fans do not want him to remove the insignia. They want him to keep the glove. Here’s what they said:

Obviously this is a sensitive matter. Furlong insisted that for a first time breach there would be no penalties on Dhoni.

With Inputs From PTI.

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