Pakistan's Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry hit out at India star MS Dhoni after the wicketkeeper-batsman sported regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces on his wicketkeeping gloves in the World Cup.
"Dhoni is in England to play cricket not to for MahaBharta , what an idiotic debate in Indian Media,a section of Indian media is so obsessed with War they should be sent to Syria, Afghanistan Or Rawanda as mercenaries," Fawad Chaudhry tweeted.
The "Balidaan Badge" or the Army insignia was spotted on MS Dhoni's gloves during India's opening match of the World Cup 2019 against South Africa on Wednesday as television replays showed him stumping Andile Phehlukwayo in the 40th over of the innings bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal.
The rules of the International Cricket Council (ICC) however, clearly state that "equipment and clothing regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match."
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