Kevin Pietersen reacts to Indian government's gesture of sending vaccines to South Africa

Amidst ongoing coronavirus pandemic, India has extended ir hand of support to several nations during such dire circumstances. South Africa is one such country that India has decided to help with COVID-19 vaccine. This move comes as a major relief for South Africa, as it currently is dealing with second wave of COVID-19 virus. country's first doses of vaccines finally arrived on Monday from India through an aircraft. 

India COVID-19 vaccine: Kevin Pietersen appreciates Indian government 

country received a total of 10,00,000 shots of AstraZeneca vaccine on Monday. healthcare workers of nation will be first ones to be vaccinated against virus.  AstraZeneca vaccine has been developed and produced by Serum Institute of India (SII). Moreover, India will send an ditional 5,00,000 shots of vaccine later this month. 

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Former England captain, Kevin Pietersen, who was born in South Africa, seemed to be delighted with this latest development. 40-year-old took to his Twitter account, to thank Indian government for ir generous gesture. ex-cricketer's appreciation post for India received immense love from fans as well on micro-blogging site.  

Indian fans commend Kevin Pietersen for ackwledging India's help 

India Budget 2021: Healthcare budget hiked by 138%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated a staggering ₹35,000 crore just for India COVID-19 vaccine. minister also affirmed that she is willing to furr increase sum in future if needed. country's healthcare budget also witnessed a considerable hike and is currently at ₹2,23,846 crore. 

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India vs England: Two cricketing giants to battle for supremacy 

upcoming series between two nations will be first home series in India after ir COVID-19 enforced sabbatical. With  Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also planning to organise upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) in country, success of England tour becomes even more significant. 

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According to India vs England schedule, two nations will first square off in four Test matches. red-ball fixtures will be followed by 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs. opening Test of home series is slated to be played at  MA Chidambaram Stium, Chennai on February 5. 

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Im source: Kevin Pietersen Instagram