Published 15:30 IST, February 2nd 2021
Kevin Pietersen reacts to Indian government's gesture of sending vaccines to South Africa
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen was lauded on Twitter for his response to a tweet which confirmed that Indian vaccines had arrived in his home country.
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Amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, India has extended their hand of support to several nations during such dire circumstances. South Africa is one such country that India has decided to help with the COVID-19 vaccine. This move comes as a major relief for South Africa, as it currently is dealing with the second wave of the COVID-19 virus. The country's first doses of vaccines finally arrived on Monday from India through an aircraft.
India COVID-19 vaccine: Kevin Pietersen appreciates the Indian government
The country received a total of 10,00,000 shots of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Monday. The healthcare workers of the nation will be the first ones to be vaccinated against the virus. The AstraZeneca vaccine has been developed and produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII). Moreover, India will send an additional 5,00,000 shots of the vaccine later this month.
Former England captain, Kevin Pietersen, who was born in South Africa, seemed to be delighted with this latest development. The 40-year-old took to his Twitter account, to thank the Indian government for their generous gesture. The ex-cricketer's appreciation post for India received immense love from fans as well on the micro-blogging site.
Indian generosity and kindness grows more and more every single day.
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 2, 2021
The beloved country! 🙏🏽
Indian fans commend Kevin Pietersen for acknowledging India's help
Thanks KP!
— स्वराघव (@Raghavvats1) February 2, 2021
वसुधैव कुटुंबकम् mantra which we have been following since the start of our civilization!
Thanks Kevin for appreciating.
— Sanjeev Kumar (@sanjeevkumar_VG) February 2, 2021
Our Prime Minister @narendramodi is a man on mission and is a global leader in true sense. We don't sell arms like western world to earn bucks BUT we share vaccine to eradicate the covid-19 for masses.... for everyone in the world.
Thank you @KP24 for appreciating the Work of India. We all Indians Consider whole world as a One Family. (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam). Also best luck for upcoming Test Series in India..
— VAIBHAV (@Vaibhavlnt07) February 2, 2021
Humanity is the first sir and love from India. I pray to God for the good people of the world. ❤🙏
— Shashi Pathak (@ShashiP09491565) February 2, 2021
Thank You, Legend for your appreciation. We love you for your massive contributions for SORAI. 🙏🏼❤️🇮🇳
— Nisith Sahoo (@sahoo_nisith) February 2, 2021
Appreciate your kind words Mr. Pietersen 🙏
— Gulshan (@LLehsoon) February 2, 2021
India Budget 2021: Healthcare budget hiked by 138%
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated a staggering ₹35,000 crore just for the India COVID-19 vaccine. The minister also affirmed that she is willing to further increase the sum in the future if needed. The country's healthcare budget also witnessed a considerable hike and is currently at ₹2,23,846 crore.
India vs England: Two cricketing giants to battle for supremacy
The upcoming series between the two nations will be the first home series in India after their COVID-19 enforced sabbatical. With The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also planning to organise the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) in the country, the success of the England tour becomes even more significant.
According to the India vs England schedule, the two nations will first square off in four Test matches. The red-ball fixtures will be followed by 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs. The opening Test of the home series is slated to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on February 5.
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Image source: Kevin Pietersen Instagram
15:29 IST, February 2nd 2021