Freedom trophy

CAB President Sourav Ganguly: A special gold coin featuring Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela will be used for the toss in the first Test match between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens on November 14, says a report.

The India vs South Africa Test series will be played for the Freedom Trophy, which was established to honour Gandhi and Mandela, celebrating their shared legacy and the message of non-violence.

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has introduced a special gold coin that features Mahatma Gandhi on one side and Nelson Mandela on the other, symbolising the values of peace, freedom and non-violence to be used for the toss in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, a report from India Today read.