A life-size statue of Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has taken center stage at New York’s Times Square recently. This striking golden sculpture, capturing Kohli poised with a bat and clad in cricket pads, has become a sensation online, captivating cricket fans around the globe.
The statue, shared in a video on June 23 by the popular mattress brand Duroflex, was accompanied by the caption, “A larger-than-life statue of Virat Kohli at the iconic Times Square. This King’s Duty, we are going global and making history! We’re delivering great sleep and great health to Virat Kohli.” This dazzling tribute has quickly become the talk of the internet, with fans flocking to comment on its grandeur.
Some enthusiasts expressed awe and admiration, while others speculated about the statue’s authenticity, debating if it was a computer-generated image. Comments poured in, with one fan calling Kohli the “King Kohli-Global Sportstar” and another referring to him as the “God of cricket.” However, not all comments were purely celebratory; one user noted, “Huge respect for Virat and his achievements for India. But the reality is India has not won any ICC tournament in a decade.”
Amid this online buzz, the Indian cricket team had another reason to celebrate. On Monday, they triumphed over Australia by 24 runs in their last Super-8 match at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Held at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, this victory was powered by a spectacular 92-run knock by Indian captain Rohit Sharma. His explosive innings helped India set a formidable total of 205/5. This win sets India up for a semi-final clash against England, while Australia’s fate hinges on the outcome of the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match in the tournament’s final Super-8 game.
