Cricket SA has confirmed India’s incoming tour to the country for three Tests, three ODIs and four T20s between December 17 and January 26 will see the New Year’s Test returning to Newlands in Cape Town.
The New Year's Test returns to Newlands Stadium in Cape Town for the series against India.Cricket SA has confirmed India’s incoming tour to the country for three Tests, three ODIs and four T20s between December 17 and January 26 will see the New Year’s Test returning to Newlands in Cape Town.
The winner of the Test series, known as the Gandhi-Mandela Series, will be awarded the Freedom Trophy, which is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela and was first awarded in 2015. “CSA is excited to welcome India back to SA, which also significantly marks the 30th anniversary of SA’s first tour to India after reentry into international cricket in 1991. This tour affirms our unique relationship with the BCCI,” said CSA director of cricket Graeme Smith.
“This tour comes at a fitting moment when Cricket SA, together with the people of the world, celebrate Gandhi’s 152nd birthday. We are indebted to India for its support to our cricket efforts over the years. "We are looking forward to hosting our guests for what promises to be nail-biting on-field encounters,” CSA acting CEO Pholetsi Moseki said.
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