Team India head coach Ravi Shastri received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (March 2).

Taking to Twitter, Shastri informed about the same and praised the staff at the Apollo Hospital for their professionalism.

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“Got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you to the amazing medical professionals & scientists for empowering India against the pandemic. Extremely impressed with the professionalism shown by Kantaben & her team at Apollo, Ahmedabad in dealing with COVID-19 vaccination,” the 58-year-old tweeted.

On Monday (March 1), India's inoculation drive entered its second phase in which the coverage was expanded to include everyone over 60 and those aged between 45-59 who have co-morbidities.

Ravi Shastri is currently in Ahmedabad with the Indian cricket team as they gear up for the fourth and final Test against England, starting March 4.

The hosts lead the series 2-1 and need to at least win or draw the last Test to qualify for the World Test Championship final.

(With PTI inputs)