#DhoniKeepTheGlove Trends After ICC Asks Dhoni To Remove Army Insignia Gloves

Hyderabad: As ICC requested Dhoni to remove his wicket-keeping gloves with an Army insignia, the move has not gone down well with Indian fans. By 11 am, #DhoniKeepTheGlove is the number one trend on Twitter.

The "Balidaan Badge" or the Army insignia was spotted on Dhoni's gloves as television replays showed him stumping Phehlukwayo in the 40th over of the innings bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal.

The ICC regulations states, "The ICC equipment and clothing regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match."

"Balidaan Badge" or the Army insignia was spotted on Dhoni's gloves as television replays showed him stumping Phehlukwayo in the 40th over of the innings bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal.

Balidaan is a distinct insignia of the special forces, which form part of the Parachute Regiment. It has a commando dagger pointed downwards, with upward-extending wings extending from the blade and a scroll superimposed on the blade with "Balidaan" inscribed in Devanagari. Only Paramilitary Commandos are allowed to wear the Balidaan Badge.

Dhoni, who has been conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment in 2011, had also undergone training under the Para Brigade in 2015.

Fans are posting this tweet with the #DhoniKeepTheGlove. Have a look:

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