The experienced and star player of Windies Cricket Team Chris Gayle has flouted the ICC Rules by sporting the logo of ”The Boss” on his willow once again. Earlier, the stylish southpaw asked the International Cricket Council for permission but it was rejected by the board citing the rules and regulations.
It was not only for Chris Gayle but also the International Cricket Council has asked the former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to remove the Army Insignia sign on his gloves while Keeping the wickets.
During India’s World Cup 2019 opener against South Africa at Ageas Bowl in Southampton on June 5, MS Dhoni sported a pair of wicketkeeping gloves with regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces.
The images of the “Balidaan Badge” on Dhoni’s wicketkeeping gloves went viral on social media. Quite a few Indian fans praising the World Cup-winner for his love towards the Indian Para Special Forces.
Well, MS Dhoni obliged to the order from the apex body. Immediately. he stopped sporting the logo from the next game. It cut down all the headliners in the sporting world. But, now, Chris Gayle opens the new controversy by disobeying the laws of the board.
Regulation D.1:
“No Logo shall be permitted to be displayed on Cricket Clothing or Cricket Equipment. Other than a National Logo, a Commercial Logo, an Event Logo, a Manufacturer’s Logo, a Player’s Bat Logo, a Charity Logo or a Non-Commercial Logo as provided in these regulations.”
It further says that the umpire has got the right to send the player out of the field if he notices the logo on the field. The player can return to the field if it was covered or removed.
“In addition, where any Match official becomes aware of any clothing or equipment that does not comply with these Regulations. He shall be authorised to prevent the offending person from taking the field of play. Or, to order them from the field of play if appropriate) until the non-compliant clothing or equipment is removed or appropriately covered up.”
Well, it would be interesting to see how the International Cricket Council would take action on the stylish southpaw of the game. As far as his stay in the crease concerned, he scored 36 runs in his stay of 41 balls at the crease.