India vs South Africa: BCCI announces schedule for highly-anticipated tour of South Africa

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled schedule for India's bilateral series against South Africa on Friday. tour is scheduled to begin on December 10 with a three-match T20I series, followed by as many ODIs from December 17 to 21. Freedom Series for Gandhi-Mandela Trophy, which consists of two Test matches, will take place from December 26, 2023, to January 7, 2024. 

3 things you need to know

• tour will commence on December 10 with a two-match T20I series
• Both teams will n lock horns in three ODIs before start of Test series
• Freedom Series for Gandhi-Mandela Trophy will take place from Dec 26 to Jan 7

India vs South Africa: BCCI announces schedule 

South Africa won previous series of three Test matches by 2-1. last time India won Gandhi-Mandela Trophy was back in 2019-20 under captaincy of Virat Kohli.

“ Freedom Series is significant not just because it features two excellent Test teams, but also because it honours Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, two great leers who shaped our respective nations, and world around m.  Boxing Day Test and New Year Test are amongst most important fixtures on international cricket calendar and schedule has been planned particularly around se marquee dates. India has always received strong support in South Africa, and I am confident that fans will be treated to some enthralling contests with no shortage of intensity," BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said. 

“I eagerly await arrival of Indian Cricket Team and ir passionate fans on our shores. This is an important tour for both teams and I am really pleased that we will have a full tour comprising all three formats of game. Both South Africa and India boast exceptional talent, and we can look forward to exciting cricket and thrilling matches. tour also allows us to showcase best of South Africa and we have spre out matches across nation. We share an excellent rapport with BCCI, and I thank m for ir support right throughout," CSA Chairperson Lawson Naidoo said. 

Freedom Series for Gandhi-Mandela Trophy: Series hold immense significance

Freedom Series for Gandhi-Mandela Trophy is a highly anticipated cricket tournament that brings toger two cricketing powerhouses, India and South Africa. This series holds immense historical and symbolic significance as it honors legacies of two great leers, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, who fought relentlessly for freedom, justice, and equality.

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