In the match against South Africa, the veteran wicket-keeper and former skipper, MS Dhoni sported a dagger called ‘Balidaan’ (sacrifice) on his gloves.

Balidaan is a distinct insignia of the special forces, which forms part of the Parachute Regiment. Only Paramilitary Commandos are allowed to wear the Balidaan Badge.

Dhoni, who has been conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment in 2011, had also undergone training under the Para Brigade in 2015. The move won him a lot of love on social media and also an equal amount of support when the news of ICC asking ‘Balidaan’ to be removed, broke.

Here is what Twitter had to say.