Why Gandhi Would Have Been Appalled By The “Gandhi-Mandela Trophy”, The Telegraph

India and South Africa have just concluded a five match one-day series for the ‘Gandhi-Mandela Trophy’. Next week, they will commence the first of four Tests for a trophy carrying the same name.

When, back in August, this new trophy was announced, a friend said it was a case of small men wishing to look less small by associating themselves with two great, iconic, leaders. The sarcasm was justified; for in terms of character and credibility the sporting administrators of India and South Afric...