WATCH VIDEO: Suryakumar Yadav Plays Baseball at MLBx Mumbai, Dons New York Yankees Shirt Months After Winning T20 World Cup 2026
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Suryakumar Yadav's appearance at a baseball event signals a high-profile push to introduce baseball to Indian fans, leveraging his popularity after winning the T20 World Cup.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was spotted trying his hand at baseball during an event in Mumbai on Saturday (Oct 24). The star batter wore a New York Yankees shirt as he joined Major League Baseball (MLB) in its efforts to promote the sport in India. The appearance comes months after Suryakumar led India to victory in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in March. He has also been named an MLB Ambassador as part of the organisation's efforts to connect with Indian sports fans and introduce them to baseball.
- •Future MLB promotional events or exhibition games scheduled in India
- •Further appearances or campaigns featuring Yadav as an MLB ambassador
- •Signs of increased baseball participation or viewership metrics in India