The controversy surrounding the ICC taking objection to former Indian skipper MS Dhoni wearing the ‘Balidaan Badge’ of his Para regiment on his wicket-keeping gloves at the Wor𒆙ld Cup 2019 has taken a turn with many popular celebrities backi⭕ng him up.
From actor Riteish Deshmukh to sport shooter Heena Sidhu, many have jumped to the 37-year-old’s defence. They recently took to Twitter to open up on the matter.
Riteish wrote, “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 𒐪Army has always been inꦛdependent irrespective of the political party in power. We are proud of them. Lt. Col. has worn the Army insignia as a symbol of pride. Doesn’t hurt anyone’s sentiments, In fact it honours the brave
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd)
Here’s what the others had to say:
Dear all at ,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.— Rahul Dev (@RahulDevRising)
Dhoni Insignia 🐷Row .To put it simply and mildly, BCCI should tell ICC to go to hell .
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal)
The country proud🅠ly stand💫s with you Mr Dhoni 🙏🙏
— Munmun Dutta (@moonstar4u)
I have always felt that every sportsperson is a soldier of his/her nation. We fight the battles of "peace-time". It is neither poꦇlitical or religious. It is who we are. And if "Balidan" can define a soldier, it can also define an athlete.
— Heena SIDHU (@HeenaSidhu10)
Meanwhile, ICC has rejected BCCI’s appeal to allow Dhoni to sport the “insignia” gloves during the ongoing World Cup matches.
