MS Dhoni Balidaan Badge Row: “Keep The Glove,” Sreesanth, Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, Rahul Dev Say It Aloud!

#DhoniKeepTheGlove Row is grabbing the limelight and how. While the ICC has raised an objection regarding MS Dhoni’s glove having the Indian army’s Balidaan badge, Bollywood stars like Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal and Rahul Dev have taken a stand for the Indian wicket-keeper, asking him to not let go of his glove with the badge

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Updated on Jun 07 2019, 12:54:17

MS Dhoni Balidaan Badge Row: “Keep The Glove,” Sreesanth, Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, Rahul Dev Say It Aloud!

Other than ICC Cricket World Cup, another thing which is currently trending is Mahendra Singh Dhoni's gloves that have run into a controversy. Well, recently the former captain Dhoni was seen wearing wicket-keeping gloves that displayed the 'Balidaan Badge', following the International Cricket Council's (ICC) requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to get it removed. However, this didn't go down well with the supporters of Dhoni and called the ICC decision as ‘shocking’ and hoped that the BCCI takes a stand for the country.

While ICC raise an objection, on the hand, the cricketer Sreesanth the Bollywood actors including Paresh Rawal, Riteish Deshmukh and Rahul Dev come out in open to support Dhoni is full swing.

.@msdhoni paid tribute to the Indian Para Special Forces during the #CWC19 encounter against South Africa 💙#EkCupAur #SAvIND #CricketWorldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/Q8e6BceB2P
— CricketNext (@cricketnext) June 5, 2019

The Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh writes on his Twitter handle, saying, "Indian Army has always been independent irrespective of the political party in power. We are proud of them. Lt. Col. @msdhoni has worn the Army insignia as a symbol of pride. Doesn’t hurt anyone’s sentiments, In fact it honours the brave #DhoniKeepTheGlove #WorldCup2019"

Indian Army has always been independent irrespective of the political party in power. We are proud of them. Lt. Col. @msdhoni has worn the Army insignia as a symbol of pride. Doesn’t hurt anyone’s sentiments, In fact it honours the brave #DhoniKeepTheGlove #WorldCup2019
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 7, 2019

While Paresh Rawal said, "Dhoni Insignia Row. To put it simply and mildly, BCCI should tell ICC to go to hell."

Dhoni Insignia Row .To put it simply and mildly, BCCI should tell ICC to go to hell .
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) June 6, 2019

Rahul Dev tweeted, saying, "Dear all at @ICC, when you are done with which symbol a legendary cricketer (read MS Dhoni) wears on his glove, pls do take time to check out the standard of umpiring. The World Cup?Really now! BTW The 'Balidaan Badge' doesn't disrespect anyone. #DhoniKeepTheGlove #AUSvWI #CWC19"

Dear all at @ICC ,when you are done with which symbol a legendary cricketer (read MS Dhoni) wears on his glove, pls do take time to check out the standard of umpiring.
The World Cup?Really now!
BTW The 'Balidaan Badge' doesn't disrespect anyone.#DhoniKeepTheGlove #AUSvWI #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/IDTK6ELrC5
— Rahul Dev Official (@RahulDevRising) June 6, 2019

Those who are unaware of what the badge stands for, the regimental dagger - Army Insignia or 'Balidaan' badge- of the Indian Para Special Forces on his wicket-keeping gloves is a badge or patch can be worn by personnel who served in the Para Special Forces, and Dhoni had undergone a two-week initial training with the para regiment.

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