Legendary Indian skipper MS Dhoni turned out to be a crucial customer in the Indian side once again as his responsible knock of 34 runs played perfect cushion to a dazzling Rohit Sharma ton. And with that, India began their 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup campaign by defeating a struggling South African side, comprehensively.
However, apart from Dhoni turning out to be a reliable man on the field, there was another thing about the wicket-keeper batsman that caught people’s attention. The 37-year-old’s wicketkeeping gloves had the regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces.
That’s the regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces on Dhoni’s gloves: pic.twitter.com/YKoA5Az54o
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) June 5, 2019
For those who do not know, MS Dhoni had undergone a two-week initial training with the paramilitary forces. Dhoni had donned the uniform and trained under the Para Brigade in 2015. And hence, in a beautiful tribute to the paramilitary forces, Dhoni’s gloves had the iconic ‘Balidaan Badge’ printed on them.
Also called the Balidaan (‘sacrifice’) badge, it appears to be officially printed/embroidered on @msdhoni’s @sg_cricket gloves. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/ld0fNKh3Ho
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) June 5, 2019
The gloves actually turned out to be lucky for Mahi as he managed to stump Andile Phehlukwayo despite a fumble.
Needless to say, the special gloves went viral on Twitter in no time.
One more @ShivAroor😄 pic.twitter.com/v0kuE1ag1h
— Bhavesh Patil (@Heisenberg9078) June 5, 2019
MS has a mobile case with Balidan. Also during IPL he was wearing cap with Balidan. His love and respect for Para SF is above all. #Balidan #ParaSF pic.twitter.com/f2C01jnvUB
— Prabhu (@Cricprabhu) June 5, 2019
This man @msdhoni has earned so much respect from all over d world surely not without a reason
He deserves every bit of it infact much more
— Dr.pooja chakraborty (@Drpoojachakrab3) June 5, 2019
Aye aye Captain Dhoni. Salute
— Being Sarika (@Maango_maan) June 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/daffodil_gypsy/status/1136478662813921280
Do we need any more reasons to respect this man? Take a bow, comrade!