India Test batsman Ajinkya Rahane and his wife Radhika on Saturday acquired the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Test vice-captain additionally highlighted the significance of getting vaccinated amid the coronavirus disaster.
“Both me and @radhika_dhopavkar got our first dose of the vaccine today. We’re getting vaccinated not only for ourselves but also for those around us. I urge everyone to get vaccinated if you’re eligible,” Rahane captioned the publish on Instagram.
Earlier this week, India opener Shikhar Dhawan acquired the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The left-handed batsman additionally urged everybody to get vaccinated as it is going to ‘assist us defeat’ the coronavirus.
Dhawan additionally thanked the frontline warriors for his or her “sacrifices and dedication” which they’ve proven because the nation grapples with the coronavirus disaster.
Dhawan and Rahane have been taking part in for Delhi Capitals within the IPL 2021 earlier than the event was postponed.
Rahane will now be seen in motion when India lock horns with New Zealand in World Test Championship (WTC) final in June. The showpiece occasion will get underway on June 18 and can proceed until June 22 with June 23 saved as a reserve day.
While it was initially set to be performed on the Lord’s, the ICC determined to maneuver it to Southampton with a watch on the COVID-19 state of affairs throughout the globe.
The BCCI on Friday named a 20-member squad (two topics to health clearance) which may also have 4 standby gamers. Of the 4 standby gamers, three are quick bowlers — Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla.
