Watch: Suryakumar Yadav tries his hand at Baseball at MLBx Mumbai after being dropped from India squad

Major League Baseball (MLB) hosted its MLBx 3-on-3 baseball competition in Mumbai on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Held at the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex, the event brought baseball action, interactive fan experiences and entertainment to Indian audiences.

Among the highlights was the appearance of India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain and MLB Ambassador Suryakumar Yadav, who attended the event alongside former MLB All-Stars Nick Swisher and Adrián González. His appearance came after he was dropped from India’s squad, bringing extra attention to his activities away from cricket.

During the event, Suryakumar tried his hand at baseball, and a video of him playing a shot in his signature style has since gone viral on social media. The clip shows the Indian batter enjoying a different sport and has caught the attention of fans. 

Watch the viral video here:

Suryakumar Yadav swings a baseball bat at MLBx Mumbai after being dropped from India’s squad

Suryakumar Yadav, who has been left out of India’s T20I squad, recently tried his hand at baseball at the MLBx Mumbai event. The Indian batter was seen swinging a baseball bat in his signature style, giving fans a glimpse of his skills in a different sport.

The MLBx Mumbai event took place on October 24, 2026, at the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex. Suryakumar, who is an MLB Ambassador, attended the event alongside former MLB All-Stars Nick Swisher and Adrián González. A video of him swinging the bat has since caught fans’ attention on social media.

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Suryakumar’s appearance at the event comes as the Indian team tours New Zealand for Test, ODI and T20I matches. Despite leading India to the T20 World Cup title, he has been left out of the current T20I squad, with Shreyas Iyer taking over as captain. Suryakumar was also omitted from the squad for the home T20I series against the West Indies.

What Suryakumar did at MLBx Mumbai and how his cricket skills carried over to Baseball

Suryakumar Yadav tried his hand at baseball at the MLBx Mumbai event on October 24, 2026. The Indian batter picked up a baseball bat and played a shot in his familiar style, giving fans a glimpse of his skills in a different sport.

Known for his innovative shots and strong hand-eye coordination in cricket, Suryakumar appeared comfortable swinging the baseball bat. His timing and ability to adjust his shots caught the attention of fans, as a video of the moment went viral on social media.

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The event was held at the Mumbai Football Arena, Andheri Sports Complex, and featured former MLB All-Stars Nick Swisher and Adrián González. Suryakumar attended as an MLB Ambassador, bringing together his love for sport and the growing interest in baseball among Indian fans.

How fans reacted to Suryakumar’s baseball moment and what next for him after the squad omission

Suryakumar Yadav’s baseball moment at the MLBx Mumbai event caught the attention of fans on social media. A video of the Indian batter swinging a baseball bat in his familiar style went viral, with fans enjoying the rare sight of him trying a different sport. Here is how the fans reacted on X:

His appearance at the event came after he was left out of India’s T20I squad. Suryakumar had led India to the T20 World Cup title, but Shreyas Iyer has taken over as captain. His omission has raised questions among fans about his place in the team. 

Suryakumar will now look to return to the Indian team with strong performances in domestic and other competitive cricket, depending on his upcoming opportunities. His focus will be on regaining his place in the T20I setup, while fans will be keen to see him back in action for India.