A popular cricketer whom we prefer to call Icon may not be always right in what he does or what he says.
Debabrata Deb
A popular cricketer whom we prefer to call Icon may not be always right in what he does or what he says.
Reader’s guess is as good as my intention of pointing a finger at MS Dhoni.
His contributions to Cricket as an individual player and as Captain of Indian team is extraordinary and record-breaking. There are no two opinions about it.
For the time being let me put aside the glory, recognition and even national/international awards for the sake of clarity and conviction.
Because we wish to judge him not by his quality and performance but by the yardstick of international regulations and expectations as well.
Whether his act of wearing army logo on the open side of the gloves while keeping the wickets in World Cup 2019 is proper or regular in the field of international competition is the question of controversy as some quarters have called it.
Already in social media and the Press are agog with the news of the happening.
As it is a matter of records We have other competing participants as equally proud cricketing nations in the world cup. They too have to follow and abide by the rules and norms of the competitions.
The spirit of respect for each other and upholding the cooperation between countries, carrying goodwill and peace and avoiding conflict, be it political or otherwise during the course of the competition is the hallmark of all international sports events.
International Cricket Association formed by the members of the countries participating in all forms of recognised cricket has signed and agreed to adhere and respect the objective and spirit of healthy and competitive sports within the framework of the Rules and Regulations of the Council.
It is neither clarified whether players seek formal or informal approval prior to the games for doing commercial advertisements or wearing /displaying logo.
BCCI is in a dilemma whether displaying the army insignia on the wicketkeeper’s gloves will be a reasonable grounds for breaking player’s code of conduct.
Under the ICC Code of Conduct Level 1, it is envisaged that a player will be under scrutiny for ‘Breach of the Logo Policy (except for a commercial logo or player’s bat logo)’.
BCCI being a signatory to the ICC Code of Conduct has a bounden duty to comply with and take a considered view in this regard.
Your write up is just a summary of events , no conclusive comments or views from your side. What is the purpose of writing unless you have your own view / opinion ??
First of all it is good trend to see reader’s response to news article. Throughout it has been envisaged that Code of conduct and international norms are the yardstick for players. The last para seals that conclusive view that BCCI had to comply with.
When the last reports came the ICC had not accepted the request of BCCI and MSD had to fall in line. Keep your interest in KRC Times and keep opining. Happy reading.
Enjoyed reading as the article is informative and fair in analysis.. BCCI should ask MSD to comply as viewed by the author.
Thanks