Indian, South African Cricket Bodies Name Future Series After Gandhi, Mandela

The Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket South Africa announced that they will title all future bilateral series between the two countries "The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series," according to SPORT24. Going forward, the Test series between the respective countries will be played for the "Freedom Trophy," which is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya said, "The struggle for freedom has been the common thread between our countries. Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela liberated our nations with non-violence and non-co-operation as their weapons which have inspired the world, to adopt and achieve their goals in a peaceful manner." The tour comprises three Twenty20 Internationals, five One-day Internationals and four Test matches (SPORT24, 8/31).