Popular American sport baseball is gaining pace across Asia, including in India. With the aim of exploring the Indian sports market, Major League Baseball (MLB) has left its mark in the nation. It was previously officially announced that MLB's new initiative, MLBx: Mumbai, will take place at Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex.
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Why is MLB in Mumbai?
Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as an MLB ambassador. As cricket is massively popular in India, the MLB officials aim to capture the Indian market with the help of the Indian superstars.
"India’s passion for sport, combined with its vibrant entertainment culture, makes Mumbai the perfect setting for MLBx’s first event in the country. By bringing together some of India’s biggest cricket stars with MLB stars and elite softball athletes, we’re creating a unique opportunity for fans to experience baseball in a new and exciting way," said Jeremiah Yolkut, MLB’s senior vice president of global operations and events.
Shardul Thakur missed Ranji Trophy 2026-27 matches because of an injury
MCA informed that due to an injury, they were forced to keep Shardul out of the selection. The cricket association will take its next call on Shardul Thakur ahead of their third Ranji Trophy fixture.
For the India National Cricket Team, Shardul played his last Test match against England at Manchester in July 2025. So far, he has played 13 Tests, 47 ODIs, and 25 T20 International matches for the Men in Blue brigade.
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