Major League Baseball said on Wednesday that it has partnered with cricketer Suryakumar Yadav in an attempt to reach Indian sports enthusiasts with America’s favorite pastime.
The captain of the Indian cricket team that won the Twenty20 World Cup in 2026 will take part in a number of activities and projects in both India and the United States as an MLB Ambassador, emphasizing the connections between baseball and cricket that go beyond bat and ball.
Suryakumar will be present from July 10–14 in Philadelphia during MLB All-Star Week.
“I’m excited to partner with Major League Baseball and be part of its journey in India. I look forward to learning more about the game myself and helping more fans discover the energy, excitement and culture that make baseball something else,” Suryakumar said.
Additionally, MLB stated that Suryakumar would provide a variety of content aimed at appealing to Indian sports fans.
Suryakumar’s India team made cricket history in March when they defeated New Zealand to become the first team to win the men’s T20 World Cup three times.
