New Delhi: The series played between India and South Africa is known as the 'Gandhi-Mandela Series' (Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series). Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2 October in India. On 2 October 2019, the three-match Test series between India and South Africa began on the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, which is the 'Gandhi-Mandela Series'. Ideologies are the biggest reason for giving the series 'Gandhi-Mandela Series'.

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Former South African President Nelson Mandela was called Mahatma Gandhi, because he and Gandhi's ideology was almost the same, both of them talked about peace. That is why they are worshiped today. In 2015, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the South Africa Cricket Board announced that the bilateral series of all formats between the two countries will be 'Gandhi-Mandela Series'. Although the Test series is called the 'Gandhi-Mandela Series', it is also known as the Freedom Trophy.

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This trophy is dedicated to the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to society. Announcing the 'Gandhi-Mandela Series', the then chairman of the board Jagmohan Dalmiya had said, "The struggle for independence has been almost the same for both of us. Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela have given our countries a path of non-violence. Independence. Inspired the whole world to follow the path of truth and non-violence. We dedicate this trophy to Mahatma and Madiba (who bring people together).

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