Categories: Top Stories

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.

The News Vista

Share
Published by
The News Vista

Recent Posts

Centre scraps Rs 2.5/litre petrol export duty, hikes diesel levy to Rs 11.5

The Centre took significant steps on October 31 by eliminating the Rs 2.5 per litre…

1 hour ago

‘Already been uprooted’: Akhilesh, Awadhesh target Amit Shah over ‘Angad’s foot’ remark

Akhilesh Yadav condemned Amit Shah's claims about the BJP's stronghold in Uttar Pradesh, pointing out…

1 hour ago

Hundreds evacuated from Oleshky as Melania Trump brokers rare Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Hundreds of residents were evacuated from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky during a humanitarian ceasefire.…

2 hours ago

Nifty50 faces worst year in a decade: Will November help Dalal Street to bounce back?

October was a challenging month for Indian stocks, leading to a cautious perspective for November.…

2 hours ago

India’s roads kill quietly while crashes in the sky make headlines

A tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhand resulted in six fatalities, reigniting urgent discussions on aviation…

2 hours ago

US rolls out Stinger missiles to shield Trump’s Florida estate from drone threats

To bolster security around Mar-a-Lago estate, the United States has installed Avenger air defense systems.…

2 hours ago