Xtra Time Web Desk: Team India Head Coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday became the first recipient of COVID-19 vaccine at a city hospital in Ahmedabad. Sharing the picture of the vaccination, Shastri thanked the staff of Apollo Hospital for their co-operation and support.
“Got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you to the amazing medical professionals & scientists for empowering India Flag of India against the pandemic.” tweeted the Head Coach of Team India.
India’s inoculation drive entered its second phase on Monday in which the coverage was expanded to include everyone above 60 and those over 45 with co-morbidities.
Shastri further added, “Extremely impressed with the professionalism shown by Kantaben & her team at Apollo, Ahmedabad in dealing with COVID-19 vaccination.”
However, it is not immediately known whether any other member of the Indian team’s support staff also received the COVID-19 vaccine or not.
The fourth and final test match of the series will start from Thursday, March 4,2021. India lead the four match series 2-1 .