After Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli to find space at wax museum Madame Tussauds
London: After legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli has now also found a place at the famous wax museum Madame Tussauds.
Madame Tussauds unveiled the wax statue of Kohli at the iconic Lord's in London on Wednesday before the start of the World Cup which begins with hosts England taking on South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.
The statue is dressed in the official Indian kit as well as shoes and gloves donated by Kohli himself.
Kohli, arguably the best batsman of the current generation, will share space with legends like Usain Bolt, Sir Mo Farah at the museum.
The 29-year-old is the second Indian cricketer to have his wax statue at the renowned wax museum after Tendulkar whose statue was installed in 2009.
Kohli, for the first time, will lead India at the showpiece event where the Men in Blue will begin their campaign against South Africa on June 5. The number one ODI batter will hold key to India's chances of lifting the World Cup for the third time.
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Protests in Kashmir against Khamenei's killing, protesters raise anti-US, anti-Israel slogans
Srinagar (PTI): Several parts of Kashmir witnessed protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for the second day on Monday, with security forces using mild force to disperse protesters in a few places.
According to the officials, the protests broke out in Bemina, Gund Hassibhat, and Jehangir Chowk areas of the city here, and in Pulwama town in south Kashmir.
Scores of protesters gathered in these areas, which have a large Shia population. They marched through the streets, raising anti-US and anti-Israel slogans.
In some areas, the security forces resorted to using mild force to disperse the protesters.
Khamenei was killed in joint air strikes by the US and Israel on Iran early Saturday. Iranian state media confirmed his death on Sunday.
Iran is firing missiles at Israel and the Arab countries in retaliation.
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