Major League Baseball Invests in Grassroots Development Across India

MLB is pursuing a long-term strategy to grow the sport in India by focusing on youth participation and leveraging the country’s existing sports ecosystem rather than launching an immediate professional league.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2d ago

The long game: Inside MLB's big bet on India's baseball future

Major League Baseball (MLB) is taking the long road in India, betting on grassroots participation, cricket's massive ecosystem and a new generation of young players rather than rushing towards a professional league. Since 2019, it has introduced the First Pitch programme in schools across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, launched the MLB Cup youth tournament and produced India-focused documentaries to make baseball feel more relatable.

By TANUJ LAKHINA

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