BCCI backs MS Dhoni

[DaVinci]

Good move by BCCI

http://toi.in/pzbf0Z/a31gj

[BDurruti]

Dhoni is an asshole. fcuk him.

[BDurruti]

can the next superstar wear 'fcuk Indian army' sign on his tshirt or something?

you allow showing of patriotism (which is bullshit), then you should allow other political expression.

dhoni is needlessly getting into controversy. india is not going to win this world cup.

[BDurruti]

Vinod Rai - Sanghi fcuk.

[DaVinci]

@BDurruti are you Satya? 

[BDurruti]

1 minute ago, DaVinci said:

@BDurruti are you Satya? 

its a slippery slope. Dhoni knows exactly what he's doing. he's going the Gambhir way.

its unfortunate. and a needless diversion during world cup.

 

[DaVinci]

3 minutes ago, BDurruti said:

its a slippery slope. Dhoni knows exactly what he's doing. he's going the Gambhir way.

its unfortunate. and a needless diversion during world cup.

 

You are assuming too many things. 

[BDurruti]

Just now, DaVinci said:

You are assuming too many things. 

he's promoting something through his gear.

I don't have to assume, its clear he's an asshole, because he supports Indian army.

US lo sportstars have spoken against war, mohammad ali famously said that he won't fight for the country.

India lo superstars are making people fools by supporting the army. there's nothing to assume. he's clearly going to get into politics.

[DaVinci]

24 minutes ago, BDurruti said:

he's promoting something through his gear.

I don't have to assume, its clear he's an asshole, because he supports Indian army.

US lo sportstars have spoken against war, mohammad ali famously said that he won't fight for the country.

India lo superstars are making people fools by supporting the army. there's nothing to assume. he's clearly going to get into politics.

Your problem is with the army. Arguing with you here is equivalent to arguing with any of those stone pelters. 

[Edo_Okati]

48 minutes ago, BDurruti said:

can the next superstar wear 'fcuk Indian army' sign on his tshirt or something?

you allow showing of patriotism (which is bullshit), then you should allow other political expression.

dhoni is needlessly getting into controversy. india is not going to win this world cup.

you can also wear "I killed my dad" shirt.

[BDurruti]

7 minutes ago, DaVinci said:

Your problem is with the army. Arguing with you here is equivalent to arguing with any of those stone pelters.  

you can be proud of your army when they occupy your city. good luck.

dooram nunchi army ni pogadatam emundi pedda.

[BDurruti]

how are army cantonment areas in Hyd? how do people feel about these assholes presence?

[BDurruti]

didn't some retired major kill a kid for stealing mangoes in his backyard, and hid the body under the ground in Hyd few years ago?

[Kool_SRG]

1 hour ago, DaVinci said:

Good move by BCCI

http://toi.in/pzbf0Z/a31gj

Emi upayogam ICC strictly said no...

 

ICC says no to dagger emblem on MS Dhoni's gloves

[Kool_SRG]

ICC says no to dagger emblem on MS Dhoni's gloves

The ICC has rejected BCCI's request to allow MS Dhoni to wear wicketkeeping gloves with the dagger insignia. ESPNcricinfo understands the ICC sent it its response on Friday afternoon (UK time) explaining that Dhoni had breached two clauses of the clothing and equipment regulations: one relating to display of "personal messages" and the other concerning the logo on his gloves.

The latest update followed a statement by Vinod Rai, the chairman of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators, saying that the Indian board would not escalate the matter if the ICC insisted on following the regulations but had requested for some "flexibility" on the matter. It is expected to end a story that had run through most of Friday in India's news cycle.

The ICC raised the red flag after noticing the insignia of a dagger on the back of Dhoni's green gloves during India's tournament opener against South Africa on June 5. Dhoni is an honorary lieutenant-colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Territorial Army. The dagger is similar to the regimental emblem.

It is believed that Dhoni is likely to continue to wear the same gloves but cover the insignia with tape.

ESPNcricinfo understands that, in its email to the BCCI, the ICC explained that Dhoni had violated the G1 clause in of its clothing and equipment regulations. The clause reads: "Players and team officials shall not be permitted to wear, display or otherwise convey messages through arm bands or other items affixed to clothing or equipment ("Personal Messages") unless approved in advance by both the player or team official's Board and the ICC Cricket Operations Department. Approval shall not be granted for messages which relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes."

 

 

Dhoni also flouted the specific rule related to the display of logos on wicketkeeping gloves in the clothing and equipment regulations for the World Cup. The diagram in clause 19.47 shows that only two manufacturer's identifications are allowed on the back of each glove. "No visible logos permitted other than those identified in the diagram," the note accompanying the illustration says.

Though the matter gained traction in India and even prompted the intervention of the country's sports minister, the BCCI called it a "non-issue" earlier in the day. "We will play the game by the rules of the ICC in letter and spirit," Rai told ESPNcricinfo. "If there is a specific norm that has to be followed, we will not break that norm. However, if there is any flexibility available, we have sought permission for the ICC to allow the player to wear the gloves."

The matter was discussed in the CoA meeting held in Mumbai on Friday, which was attended by Rai's two other colleagues - Diana Edulji and Ravindra Thodge - as well as the BCCI chief executive officer Rahul Johri.

Making the issue more complex was the Indian government's support for Dhoni's gloves. India's sports minister Kiren Rijiju told the news agency ANI: "The government doesn't intervene in affairs of sports bodies. But when the issue is related to the country's sentiments, then the interest of the nation has to be kept in mind. I would like to request BCCI to take up the matter with ICC."

As per the rules, Dhoni would be reprimanded if he wore the gloves with the insignia on Sunday, when India face Australia in their second group match. The second offence, in case it took place within 12 months, would attract a fine of 25% of the match fee. A third offence would mean a 50% fine of the match fee, and a fourth would see the player losing 75% of his match fee.