Virat Kohli statue to be installed in Jaipur's Wax Museum ahead of World Heritage Day

Virat Kohli, widely regarded as one of the finest batters in the modern era, is soon to be immortalized in wax at the Jaipur Wax Museum on World Heritage Day, April 18. The first look of Virat Kohli's wax statue adds to the anticipation surrounding its installation at Jaipur Museum.

Virat Kohli is currently representing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The star batter has shown brilliant form despite the team's struggles. Kohli currently holds the Orange Cap for being the leading run scorer in the tournament.

Virat Kohli Has Become A Sports Icon For Children And Youth - Anoop Srivastava

Anoop Srivastava, founder and director of the Jaipur Wax Museum, disclosed a year-long demand from tourists, notably children and youth, for a Virat Kohli statue.

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Srivastava opted to address this demand by committing to create a wax figure of Kohli, following in the footsteps of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni.

"Now that Virat has also become a sports icon for children and youth, what could be a better occasion than now when he has reached the highest level in world cricket, to install his wax statue. So, we also decided after batting great Sachin Tendulkar and former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a wax figure would be created for Virat," added Srivastava.

Weighing 35 kg and standing at 5 feet 9 inches, the statue epitomizes Virat's dynamic demeanor and stance. Fashioned by Bollywood designer Bodh Singh, the attire adds to the statue's allure and authenticity. This installation aligns with the museum's broader mission to showcase influential figures who can serve as sources of inspiration for generations to come.

the Jaipur Wax Museum currently showcases 44 wax figures, including iconic personalities such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Amitabh Bachchan. Among the esteemed figures are also renowned individuals like Mother Teresa, Sachin Tendulkar, and M.S. Dhoni.

Each wax figure at the museum boasts specially crafted sets, hand-painted backdrops, unique artifacts, and signature fragrances. Tourists from across India and beyond flock to the museum to capture cherished moments with their favorite stars' wax statues.

Virat Kohli's Impressive Batting Stats In Cricket

Virat Kohli has compiled impressive statistics across international and franchise cricket. The 35-year-old cricketer has participated in 113 Test matches, 292 ODIs, and 117 T20 internationals, amassing 8848 Test runs, 13848 ODI runs, and 4037 T20I runs.

The Delhi-born cricketer boasts the record for the highest number of runs in IPL history, scoring 7582 runs in 243 matches with an average of 38.10 and a strike rate of 130.47. He remains the sole player to surpass the 7,000-run milestone in the tournament's history.

The batter also holds the record for the highest runs scored in a single IPL edition, scoring 973 runs in 2016 with a remarkable average of over 81, including four centuries. He boasts the record for the most centuries in IPL history, totaling eight throughout his career.

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