World Cup organisers order Indian cricket star MS Dhoni to remove military insignia from wicketkeeping gloves - ICC spokeswoman
India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni fields during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between South Africa and India at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, southern England, on June 5, 2019.
The former India captain is an honorary lieutenant colonel in India's Parachute Regiment and its dagger badge was printed on his wicketkeeper's gloves for India's win over South Africa on Wednesday. "It is against the regulations and we have requested it is removed," Furlong told Indian media. Only manufacturer's logos are allowed on gloves.
Dhoni's gesture gained widespread attention television and social media attention in India during Wednesday's game in Southampton.
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