Harmanpreet Kaur to Make History with a Wax Statue at Jaipur Museum

The Jaipur Wax Museum is set to honor Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, with a life-sized wax statue, making her the first female cricketer to receive such an accolade. This initiative highlights her significant contributions to the sport and aims to inspire young girls and sports enthusiasts. The museum's curator shared insights into the process of creating the statue, emphasizing Harmanpreet's enthusiasm and cooperation during the measurements and photo sessions. The unveiling is expected to draw considerable attention, further enriching the museum's collection of sports icons.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 1, 2025, 17:07 IST

A Milestone for Women's Cricket

Jaipur: In a groundbreaking development for women's cricket, the Jaipur Wax Museum has announced plans to create a life-sized wax statue of Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team.

This remarkable honor makes Harmanpreet the first female cricketer globally to be immortalized in wax, highlighting her significant contributions to the sport.

A specialized team from the museum recently met with Harmanpreet to take precise body measurements and capture high-resolution images and videos, which will be crucial for the statue's creation.

Museum representatives noted that Harmanpreet was incredibly gracious, patient, and helpful throughout the process, ensuring that the figure would be as lifelike as possible.

Anoop Srivastava, the museum's curator and founder, mentioned that Harmanpreet expressed genuine excitement about the project and thanked the museum for this prestigious recognition. She also indicated her intention to attend the unveiling ceremony with her family.

Srivastava further remarked that Harmanpreet was eager to learn about the intricate process of crafting a wax figure, asking thoughtful questions and showing appreciation for the artistry involved.

During her visit, she also took the time to admire the stunning Sheesh Mahal, one of the museum's key attractions. Srivastava emphasized that the Jaipur Wax Museum is dedicated to showcasing figures of 'inspiring icons who positively influence society,' rather than solely focusing on Bollywood celebrities.

He highlighted that Harmanpreet's journey from a small-town girl to the captain of India's women's cricket team serves as a powerful inspiration for young girls and sports fans throughout the country.

The museum already features wax figures of renowned sports figures like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, M.S. Dhoni, Saina Nehwal, and Sandeep Singh.

Harmanpreet's statue will enhance the museum's collection of sports icons who have made a significant impact on Indian sports on the international stage.

Located within a historic 300-year-old site, the Jaipur Wax Museum remains a unique cultural destination, merging history, art, and national pride.

The unveiling of Harmanpreet Kaur's wax statue is anticipated to attract considerable attention and admiration from visitors.