India won its opening match at the ICC World Cup 2019 against South Africa quite comfortably with Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten ton but it was MS Dhoni stole the show on social media as during India’s fielding at Southhampton fans spotted a special symbol embroidered on the gloves of wicket-keeper and former Indian captain, MS Dhoni.
The zoomed in shots of his green gloves showed the regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces also known as ‘Balidaan’ symbolising sacrifice which gave fans a buzz.
This symbolises former skipper’s love and dedication towards his country and armed forces.
Dhoni has been conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment in 2011. He also went training under the Para Brigade in 2015.
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This is how Twitterati reacted:
Salute & respect to MS Dhoni who printed insignia of ‘Balidan’ on his wicket keeping gloves.👇
That’s the regimental dagger insignia which represents the Para SF, Special Operations unit of Indian Army attached to Parachute Regiment.🙏🇮🇳#INDvSA #Dhoni @majorgauravarya pic.twitter.com/WHnlClBUXO
— Mujaid Alam Bakarwal🇮🇳 (@alam_mujaid) June 5, 2019
Noticed the “Balidan” mark on @msdhoni wicket keeping gloves.This insignia represents the Indian Parachute Regiment which he is a part off.I like how he keeps it so close to his life while most of his counterparts r just poster boys @majorgauravarya #CricketKaCrown #Dhoni @adgpi pic.twitter.com/Kh0yhDtQkL
— Vibhor Mohla (@Vibhormohla) June 5, 2019
This is why we love u @msdhoni. Thanks to show your love and support for our military PARA SF. Rounded is the regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces on Dhoni’s gloves. pic.twitter.com/NgoAriDUxH
— Ram (@myself_Anuz) June 5, 2019
This man shows his love for the nation and army.
A Regimental Dragger(BALIDAN) of Indian Army Para Special Force on MS Dhoni Gloves. #IndianArmy #Balidan pic.twitter.com/P5haUEyQcy— Sachin Joraviya (@SachinJoraviya) June 5, 2019
Salute & respect to MS Dhoni who printed insignia of ‘Balidan’ on his wicket keeping gloves.👇
That’s the regimental dagger insignia which represents the Para SF, Special Operations unit of Indian Army attached to Parachute Regiment.🙏🇮🇳 @msdhoni #BCCI#INDvSA #Dhoni #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/PIriFyBLW0
— Jagdish Dangi (@jagdishjd07) June 6, 2019
If you’d have noticed dhoni’s wicket keeping gloves have the Para logo on it! Legendary levels of swag!@msdhoni @BCCI @ChennaiIPL @ChennaiyinFC @cricketworldcup #INDvSA #legends @IAF_MCC #ArmedForces pic.twitter.com/P3nNI9B6vf
— Vivek Singh (@viveksingh1201) June 6, 2019