New Delhi: South African anti- apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Friday morning, was a passionate fan of cricket.The untiring campaigner of human rights, Nelson Mandela 95, was frequently seen in the company of sportspersons across the globe. His death was duly acknowledged by English and Australian cricket sides who observed a minute's silence in honour of the departed icon, and sported black bands to express mourning before the start of Day 2 of the 2nd test of Ashes series. Nelson Mandela used to often meet cricketers and witness matches whenever he got time. Here are some memorable pictures of the peace icon with cricketers: Nelson Mandela, with former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in South Africa Nelson Mandela with Ex-skipper of South Africa Shaun Pollock Nelson Mandela with West Indian batting great Brian Lara Mandela sharing a light moment with South African player Graeme Smith Playing a musical instrument with former South African bowler Shaun Pollock
