Indian skipper Virat Kohli gets COVID-19 vaccine shot; urges others to get vaccinated

Indian skipper Virat Kohli gets COVID-19 vaccine shot; urges others to get vaccinated

Virat Kohli got vaccinated recently

Indian captain Virat Kohli got his first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine today and confirmed the same by sharing a picture on his Instagram stories. He further urged everybody to get vaccinated as soon as they can and to stay safe.

The Indian players have been getting their shots over the course of this week. The likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma had all shared that they had got their first shot. It is noteworthy that the Indian players have been advised to take only the Covishield vaccine due to the fact that they (the Test contingent) would be able to get their second shot only in the UK due to their cricketing commitments there.

The suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has thrown plans out of the window as far as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are concerned, but they are ensuring that everything is in place for the Test season that follows and with regard to safety from the pandemic by urging players to get vaccinated.

Virat Kohli gets vaccinated; asks others to follow suit

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma started a fundraiser recently

Virat Kohli took to Instagram stories today to write, “Vaccinate as soon as possible. Stay safe.” along with an image of him getting the shot.

It is noteworthy that Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma started a fundraiser recently on Ketto, urging people to donate for the cause of COVID-19 relief. They announced the same in a video on Twitter where they had said, “Things have been very tough for India as we fight the pandemic. It really pains us to see our country suffer like this. We are grateful to all people who fight day and night for our sake. Their dedication is appreciated. Anushka and I have started a fundraise on ketto. We request you all to join the imitative and donate. Every little bit makes a difference. We will overcome this together, if we are in it together. Stay Safe. Jai Hind.”

The couple also started it off by donating Rs. 2 crore to the fundraiser. Soon, a plethora of people, celebrities and sportspersons have joined the cause and contributed.

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