Indian Test team's vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Saturday said he has received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Mumbai: Indian Test team's vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Saturday said he has received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

On Friday, the 32-year-old batsman was retained as Virat Kohli's deputy for the upcoming World Test Championship final against New Zealand and the subsequent away series in England.

Got my first dose of the vaccine today. I urge everyone to register and get yourself vaccinated, if you’re eligible pic.twitter.com/VH2xYcTQ1i

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) May 8, 2021

"Got my first dose of the vaccine today. I urge everyone to register and get yourself vaccinated, if you're eligible," tweeted Rahane along with his picture.

Senior India opener Shikhar Dhawan received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Thursday.