WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav, Jitesh Sharma & many other cricket stars played baseball at MLBx Mumbai Event
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Suryakumar Yadav joined the Yankees team at the MLBx Mumbai event.
Cricket and baseball share a few similarities, as both sports involve a bat, a ball and scoring runs. However, the two games have different rules and styles of play. While cricket has a huge fan base in India, baseball is still trying to reach more people in the country.
Major League Baseball (MLB) has been working to introduce the sport to Indian fans through events and activities. The league has also been bringing together players from different sports to give fans a new experience.
Mumbai recently hosted an event that brought together cricket players, baseball stars and softball athletes. Several Indian cricketers participated in the event and got a chance to play a sport different from their usual game.
Suryakumar Yadav hits a home run at MLBx Mumbai event
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India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav was one of the key stars at the MLBx Mumbai event on Saturday, October 24. The event took place at Mumbai Football Arena in the Andheri Sports Complex.
Yadav is also MLB India’s ambassador. During the event, he hit a home run, and the crowd cheered. The event marked MLBx’s first visit to South Asia after its debut during the 2026 All-Star festivities in Philadelphia.
Four teams compete at MLBx Mumbai
Players were divided into four teams named after famous MLB franchises: the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
Former MLB pitcher Jake Arrieta joined Shardul Thakur and Radha Yadav in the Cubs team. Jonny Gomes teamed up with Kashvee Gautam and Deepak Chahar for the Red Sox.
Adrián González played for the Dodgers alongside Jitesh Sharma and softball player Jordan Woolery. Suryakumar joined Nick Swisher and softball star Rachel Garcia in the Yankees team.
The competition followed a knockout format, with three-inning games. After the Mumbai event, MLBx is scheduled to travel to Fukuoka, Japan, on November 7, 2026.
The Indian cricketers who attended the event were Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Jitesh Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Radha Yadav and Kashvee Gautam.
What is the MLBx Mumbai event?
MLBx Mumbai is a baseball event organised by Major League Baseball that brings together baseball stars, softball players and Indian cricketers.
Which Indian cricketers participated in the MLBx Mumbai Event?
The Indian cricketers who attended the event were Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Jitesh Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Radha Yadav and Kashvee Gautam.
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