Baseball-MLB Teams up with Cricket's Suryakumar to Reach Fans in India
The partnership includes events in India and Philadelphia, plus renewed broadcast deals with JioStar and JioHotstar to expand live MLB coverage.
- On Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced a partnership with Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav to bring America's favourite pastime closer to Indian sports fans.
- Captained by Yadav, the 2026 T20 World Cup-winning Indian team defeated New Zealand in March at Narendra Modi Stadium to secure their third men's title.
- Serving as an MLB Ambassador, Yadav will curate content and attend MLB All-Star week in Philadelphia from July 10-14.
- "India is home to one of the most vibrant sports cultures in the world," said Jeremiah Yolkut, MLB's senior vice president of global operations.
- A renewed agreement with JioStar and JioHotstar will ensure continued access to live MLB games and content for sports fans across India.
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Cricket Star Suryakumar Yadav Becomes MLB Ambassador For India
Major League Baseball has announced a partnership with Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav, appointing him as an MLB Ambassador to promote baseball among Indian sports fans. Yadav will participate in various events in India and the U.S., including the MLB All-Star week, and will curate content to connect with fans. This initiative is part of MLB's broader strategy to engage with India's vibrant sports culture, alongside renewing its broadcast a…
MLB teams up with cricket's Suryakumar to reach fans in India
July 8 - Major League Baseball said on Wednesday it has joined forces with cricket's Suryakumar Yadav as part of an effort to bring America's favourite pastime closer to Indian sports fans. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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July 8 : Major League Baseball said on Wednesday it has joined forces with cricket's Suryakumar Yadav as part of an effort to bring America's favourite pastime closer to Indian sports fans.In his role as an MLB Ambassador, the captain of the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team will participate
Major League Baseball expands India presence through partnership with cricket star Suryakumar Yadav - The Tribune
Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced a new partnership with one of India's most dynamic cricketers - Suryakumar Yadav, who will serve as an MLB Ambassador, collaborating on fan engagement initiatives, original content and marquee events designed to connect Indian sports fans with baseball, according to a press release.
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