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Statue of Women’s Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur Unveiled at Jaipur’s Historica Museum
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 04:00 PM
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A wax figure of Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been installed at the Historica Museum in Jaipur’s Nahargarh, joining statues of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
The Historica Museum at Nahargarh in Jaipur has added a new wax figure of Harmanpreet Kaur, the current captain of the Indian women’s cricket team. The installation, carried out by the museum’s curators, places the athlete among a select group of cricket icons displayed at the venue.
Kaur’s likeness joins existing statues of former men’s team stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, underscoring the growing recognition of women’s cricket in India. Museum officials said the addition reflects the sport’s rising popularity and the captain’s contributions on and off the field.
The museum, which showcases wax replicas of notable Indian personalities, aims to offer visitors a tangible connection to the nation’s sporting heritage. The new exhibit is expected to attract cricket fans and inspire young athletes, particularly girls, who look up to Kaur’s achievements.
Kaur’s likeness joins existing statues of former men’s team stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, underscoring the growing recognition of women’s cricket in India. Museum officials said the addition reflects the sport’s rising popularity and the captain’s contributions on and off the field.
The museum, which showcases wax replicas of notable Indian personalities, aims to offer visitors a tangible connection to the nation’s sporting heritage. The new exhibit is expected to attract cricket fans and inspire young athletes, particularly girls, who look up to Kaur’s achievements.