Jagmohan dalmiya biography of mahatma
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India vs SA series to be known as 'Gandhi-Mandela' Series
The Test series between the respective countries will be played for the 'Freedom Trophy', which is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhiand 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. We dedicate this trophy to Mahatma and Madiba, the guiding souls of our nations."
Secretary Anurag Thakur, said: "The Test Series has been christened as the 'Freedom Trophy'. Freedom for which Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela sacrificed their lives and thereby allowed a nation to be born free from years of bondage and suppression."
"BCCI, on behalf of every citizen of our country is able to pay tribute to these great leaders by naming the series after them and appeal to each and every citizen of our country to imbibe their
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India-SA to play for Freedom Trophy in Gandhi-Mandela bilateral series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced that all future bilateral series between the two nations will be named 'The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series '.
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. We dedicate this trophy to Mahatma and Madiba, the guiding souls of our nations."
Honorary Secretary, Anurag Thakur, said: "The Test Series has been christened as the 'Freedom Trophy'. Freedom for which Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela sacrificed their lives and thereby allowed a nation to be born free from years of bondage and suppression.
"BCCI, on behalf of every citizen of our country is able to pay tribute to these great leaders by naming the series after them and appeal to each and every citizen of our country
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