Change to India's Test series in South Africa confirmed

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a slight alteration to the tour on Friday, with Cape Town to host the New Year's Test, rather than Johannesburg as was initially planned.

The multi-format tour kicks off with three Tests, starting 17 December, before three ODIs (11 to 16 January) and four T20Is (19 to 26 January).

Named the Gandhi-Mandela Series in honour of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, the winner of the Test series will take home the Freedom Trophy.

“CSA is excited to welcome India back to South Africa, which also significantly marks the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s first tour to India after re-entry into International Cricket in 1991. This tour affirms our unique relationship with the BCCI,” said Graeme Smith, CSA Director of Cricket.

“This tour comes at a fitting moment when Cricket South Africa, together with the people of the world celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 152nd birthday,” added Pholetsi Moseki, CSA Acting Chief Executive Officer. “We are indeed 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.”

First Test: 17-21 December, Johannesburg
Second Test: 26-30 December, Centurion
Third Test: 3-7 January, Cape Town

First ODI: 11 January, Paarl
Second ODI: 14 January, Cape Town
Third ODI: 16 January, Cape Town

First T20I: 19 January, Cape Town
Second T20I: 21 January, Cape Town
Third T20I: 23 January, Paarl
Fourth T20I: 26 January, Paarl