New Delhi:The Wax statue of Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli was on Wednesday unveiled at Madame Tussauds Delhi.Kohli will join other sports sensations in his signature batting pose in the interactive zone. The figure will allow "Viratians" to interact and take pictures with the hero himself.
Speaking at the unveiling of his wax figure, Virat Kohli said, "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. Best wishes for this incredible craftsmanship and now awaiting to see the fan reactions."Virat's figure has been crafted from over 200 measurements and photographs taken during the sitting session.
Fans will see Virat in his dynamic pose wearing the Indian cricket team jersey, ready to strike.
This pose symbolises the achievements of Virat as an international cricket icon and will now win the hearts of his fans visiting the attraction.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anshul Jain, General Manager, and Director, Merlin Entertainments India Pvt. Ltd. said, "India has massive craze for cricket and cricketers. Virat Kohli is today's cricket star and has a huge fan following across the globe. The growing love for him amongst his fans made him an obvious choice for Madame Tussauds Delhi. We are certain that his figure will add new charm to the sports zone. We shall keep introducing more exciting additions in the future to keep our visitors entertained.(UNI)