The UK-bound Indian players who are currently enjoying their break in England ahead of the five-match Test series against England will get their second jab of the COVID-19 vaccine on 7th and 9th July. Sources close to the development told ANI that the second dose of the vaccination has been planned for the team.
"The second dosage has been planned for the cricketers and they will be vaccinated on Wednesday and Friday," the source was quoted as saying by ANI.
The Indian players are currently enjoying their time in different parts of England after the final of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship. They are set to rejoin the bio-bubble on 14th July, 20 days prior to the first Test. At the request of BCCI, ECB has arranged a practice game for the Indians before the first Test commences on 4th August.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli had expressed his desire during a virtual press conference after the WTC final that his side wanted first-class games ahead of the England series. Despite the COVID protocols in place, ECB has managed to organise a practice match for the touring side.
The touring side has been dealt with a major blow after opener Shubman Gill was ruled out of the five-match series and will head back home recently. He sustained a shin injury earlier which got aggravated during the WTC final which will prevent him from taking the field for at least 8 weeks.