Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Messi or Kapil Dev, portraying the fascinating world of sports under one roof at Madame Tussauds
Indian skipper Virat Kohli has line- up with the sports ideal in the wax museum when his wax statue was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in New Delhi.
Kohli's figure was designed from over 200 measurements and photographs taken during the sitting session.
Virat Kohli's wax statue joined other sporting legends including Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev and Lionel Messi.
“I sincerely appreciate the efforts and incredible work undergone in making my figure. Thanks to Madame Tussauds for choosing me for this lifetime experience. I am grateful to my fans for their love and support. This experience is going to be stored in the fond memories of my life...now waiting to see the fan reactions,” Kohli said in a statement issued by Madame Tussauds.
“Virat is today’s cricket star and has a huge fan following across the globe. The growing love for him amongst his fans made him obvious choice for Madame Tussauds, Delhi. We are certain that this figure will add new charm to the sports zone"- Anshul Jain, General Manager and Director, Merlin Entertainments India Pvt. Ltd.
Madame Tussauds is a museum which has wax statues is an attraction that portrays the fascinating world of entertainment, sports and politics under one roof. This museum was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussauds in London and now museum has smaller version in other's cities also.
With his first-class debut in 2006 to captaining the Indian cricket team, winning the Under-19 World Cup on route. Kohli has been awarded with Arjuna Award, ICC World Cricketer of the year in 2017, BCCI international cricketer of the year 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16. He was also awarded with the Padma Shree last year.
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First published: 6 June 2018, 16:56 IST
