The world-famous Madame Tussauds Museum in Singapore recently unveiled a wax statue of legendary Indian batter, Virat Kohli.
Meanwhile, Kohli who made his international debut for India way back in 2008 is considered one of the finest cricketers.
Moreover, Kohli’s impressive batting and captaincy skills have always been the talk of the entire world.
Therefore, amid the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup, the museum decided to unveil his statue.
Apparently, Kohli’s statue is going to be a part of the Sports Zone of the museum which has statues of other famous sports celebs.
The zone also features the statues of other sports icons like Cristiano Ronaldo, Yao Ming, and Sachin Tendulkar.
Says Steven Chung, General Manager at Madame Tussauds Singapore,
We are proud to add Virat Kohli’s figure to our line-up of sporting icons. His unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with his charismatic personality has earned him a special place in the hearts of millions. Kohli fans around the world can now come to Madame Tussauds Singapore to connect with their hero on a whole new level and feel his aura!
Kohli thanks Madame Tussauds Singapore for adding his statue
Moreover, Kohli who donated the India kit for his statue in Singapore has thanked the museum for installing his wax figure at their prestigious museum.
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.
Furthermore, Mahmood Gaznavi, Singapore Cricket Association’s President is also extremely pleased to have Kohli’s statue in the museum.
We are thrilled to be part of a modern-day great having his launch in Singapore. Virat Kohli is a symbol of strength, character and skill all rolled into one.
Follow Crickdom on Twitter for more.
For more cricket updates, make sure to follow us on:
