MLB Names Cricket Star Suryakumar Yadav Brand Ambassador to Drive Growth in India

Major League Baseball has named Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav as a brand ambassador to help grow the sport in India. Yadav captained India to victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The partnership aims to increase awareness and participation in baseball across the country. MLB will leverage Yadav's popularity to introduce baseball to cricket fans.

Yadav will participate in promotional events and digital campaigns to showcase baseball. MLB hopes his influence will attract new audiences to the sport.

The initiative is part of MLB's broader strategy to expand its global footprint. India represents a key market with a large youth population and growing interest in diverse sports.