The wax statue of one of the world's leading batsmen will be on display at Madame Tussauds from Thursday until July 15 – remaining at the museum for the duration of the tournament.
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Steve Davies, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, said: "Cricket fever is set to sweep the nation in the coming weeks so what better way to unveil our new figure of Virat Kohli than with the help of our neighbours at Lord's.
"We hope that cricket fans will enjoy not only watching their hero on the pitch but taking to the crease with him here at Madame Tussauds London."
Pictured for the first time at the iconic Lord's, the statue is dressed in the official Indian kit as well as shoes and gloves donated by the sportsman himself. From Thursday onwards, Kohli will sit alongside legends such as Usain Bolt, Sir Mo Farah and fellow Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar. Virat Kohli donated shoes and gloves to the statue.
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Tarah Cunynghame, Head of Retail & Tours at Lord's Cricket Ground, said: "Lord's is the perfect backdrop to reveal this fantastic figure of Virat Kohli on the eve of the Cricket World Cup. The anticipation of the exciting summer of cricket has already started, with thousands of visitors coming to the Ground and enjoying a tour of Lord's and around the MCC Museum.
"The figure of the famous batsman will delight any cricket fans visiting Madame Tussauds London."
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To have a statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is akin to immortality. The museum, which honours great personalities by creating life-like wax statues of them, is home to a several prominent Indians. From B-town celebs to sports stars and politicians, the list is growing at a quick pace.
Here's a look at Indian personalities who've joined international stars and made the museum home.
To have a statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is akin to immortality. The museum, which honours great personalities by creating life-like wax statues of them, is home to a several prominent Indi..
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Director Karan Johar recently became India's first filmmaker to get a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds museum in London. The statue sported the 46-year-old's iconic pose, where he can be seen clicking a selfie. Donning a black velvet coat, the statue was just as stunning as the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' director.
Director Karan Johar recently became India's first filmmaker to get a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds museum in London. The statue sported the 46-year-old's iconic pose, where he can be seen clicki..
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A few days ago, superstar Mahesh Babu unveiled his wax statue at Madame Tussauds museum in Singapore. With this, he becomes the second Telugu star to be immortalised with a wax figure.
The 43-year-old actor's statue donned a subtle black suit.
A few days ago, superstar Mahesh Babu unveiled his wax statue at Madame Tussauds museum in Singapore. With this, he becomes the second Telugu star to be immortalised with a wax figure. The 43-year-ol..
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The Padmaavati of Bollywood added another feather to her cap this year when she unveiled her wax statue at Singapore's Madame Tussauds museum. The actress's statue sported a replica of her champagne-coloured cape lehenga which she wore to the 2016 IIFA Awards.
The Padmaavati of Bollywood added another feather to her cap this year when she unveiled her wax statue at Singapore's Madame Tussauds museum. The actress's statue sported a replica of her champagne-..
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Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas became the latest celebrity to join the long list of Indian personalities at Madame Tussauds. The 'Barfi' actress's wax statue, unveiled at the NYC museum, sports a red dress and even features a replica of the ring her husband Nick Jonas gave her.
Along with New York, Chopra's statue will also debut at the museum in the UK, Australia and Asia.
Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas became the latest celebrity to join the long list of Indian personalities at Madame Tussauds. The 'Barfi' actress's wax statue, unveiled at the NYC museum, sports a red ..
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The 'Shahenshah' of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, was the first star from the Indian film industry to get a wax figure at the museum in London. He was also the first living Asian celebrity to feature there.
Later, the 'Piku' star went on to get his wax statues at the Tussauds museums in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Washington DC, San Francisco and New Delhi.
The 'Shahenshah' of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, was the first star from the Indian film industry to get a wax figure at the museum in London. He was also the first living Asian celebrity to feature ..
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Actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first lady to join the array of Indian personalities with a wax sculpture at the Madame Tussauds Museum in London.
The 45-year-old actress got her first statue at the museum in 2004. She went on to get statues at the museum in New York in 2010, and later in New Delhi.
Actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was the first lady to join the array of Indian personalities with a wax sculpture at the Madame Tussauds Museum in London. The 45-year-old actress..
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Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, was honoured with a wax figure at the Madame Tussauds Museum in London in 2012.
Another statue of him was unveiled at the museum in New Delhi in 2017.
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, was honoured with a wax figure at the Madame Tussauds Museum in London in 2012. Another statue of him was unveiled at the museum in New Delhi in 2017.
The 'Bhaijaan' of Bollywood, Salman Khan, was rated the world's 7th best looking man by People's Magazine in 2004. Following this, he was honoured with a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London in 2008.
In 2012, another figure of him was unveiled in New York.
The 'Bhaijaan' of Bollywood, Salman Khan, was rated the world's 7th best looking man by People's Magazine in 2004. Following this, he was honoured with a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum ..
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Actor Varun Dhawan got a wax replica of himself at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong in 2018, making him the youngest Bollywood actor to feature at the museum. The figure sported his iconic 'Disco Deewane' pose from his debut movie 'Student Of The Year'.
Actor Varun Dhawan got a wax replica of himself at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong in 2018, making him the youngest Bollywood actor to feature at the museum. The figure sported his iconic 'Disco Deewane..
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