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Kohli recently participated in India's group-stage matches in the United States during the ongoing T20 World Cup, which the USA is co-hosting with the West Indies. 

Digital Desk: Virat Kohli's popularity in the United States has surged to unprecedented levels, evidenced by the installation of a life-sized statue of the Indian cricket icon at Times Square in New York. This statue not only symbolizes Kohli's significance in the sport but also marks a significant push for cricket's presence in a region traditionally dominated by American sports. Over the past decade, Kohli, a former India captain, has established himself as one of the world's most celebrated athletes.

Such is Kohli's influence that he played a pivotal role in cricket's inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. For those unaware, the statue at Times Square is part of a marketing initiative by a mattress company of which Kohli is a brand ambassador.

Kohli recently participated in India's group-stage matches in the United States during the ongoing T20 World Cup, which the USA is co-hosting with the West Indies. This event also marks the first time an ICC tournament is being hosted in America.



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