David Llyod gets an earful for mocking MS Dhoni’s decision to skip West Indies tour to train with the Army

David Llyod's emoji to mock MS Dhoni’s decision to skip the upcoming West Indies series and serve with the paramilitary regiment of the Army didn't go well with Indians. The well-known commentator and former England player was trolled mercilessly for his post. 

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Llyod replied with a laughing emoji to a tweet from an international sports channel about Lieutenant Colonel Dhoni’s decision to serve with the Army regiment.

Several netizens trolled him for his post. Many took a jibe at his career of nine tests and eight ODIs, comparing it to 'legend' Dhoni, terming the Englishman as ‘attention-seeker’ by using the name of Dhoni, and many abused him left, right and centre. 

Here are some of the reactions:

Dhoni had cited that he would be joining the Territorial Army for training for the next two months to make himself unavailable for selection for the West Indies tour. 

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As per Army sources, MS Dhoni’s request to train with the Indian Army has been approved by General Bipin Rawat. He would train with the Parachute Regiment battalion. Some part of the training is also expected to take place in J&K. Army won't allow Dhoni to be part of any active Op.