DUBAI – World Cup organisers have ordered India star M.S. Dhoni to takemilitary insignia off his wicketkeeping gloves, media reports said Friday.
The former India captain is an honorary lieutenant colonel in India’sParachute Regiment and its dagger badge was printed on his wicketkeeper’sgloves for India’s win over South Africa on Wednesday.
International Cricket Council spokeswoman Claire Furlong said the Board ofControl for Cricket in India has been ordered to remove the badge forIndia’s game against Australia on Sunday and the rest of the tournament.
“It is against the regulations and we have requested it is removed,”Furlong told Indian media. Only manufacturer’s logos are allowed on gloves.
She added that for a first breach, the ICC had only requested the badge beremoved, with no further punishment.
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Dhoni’s gesture gained widespread attention television and social mediaattention in India during Wednesday’s game in Southampton. The Indian teammade no immediate comment. But it has in the past signalled respect for thecountry’s military.
In March, the team wore camouflage-style caps during a one-day game againstAustralia as a tribute after 40 paramilitaries were killed by a suicidebomber in Kashmir. Dhoni provided the caps. -APP/AFP
