{
  "id": 16353527,
  "title": "Watch: Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur playing baseball at MLBx Mumbai event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/watch-suryakumar-yadav-shardul-thakur-playing-baseball-at-mlbx-mumbai",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T17:34:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/watch-suryakumar-yadav-shardul-thakur-playing-baseball-at-mlbx-mumbai-event-10935497/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's Mumbai Football Arena witnessed a thrilling MLBx event on Saturday, as T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav demonstrated his batting prowess by hitting a home run. The MLBx event, hosted by Major League Baseball India, featured six Indian cricketers alongside MLB legends Nick Swisher and Adrián González. The Indian cricketers were divided into four teams, each pairing an MLB legend with an Indian cricketer and an Athletes Unlimited Softball League star. The event, described as a 3-on-3 team baseball competition, is affectionately known as the 'T20 of Baseball' for its fast-paced, short nature. The videos shared on social media showcased Shardul Thakur's impressive performance, with the Indian cricketer smashing three homers for the Chicago Cubs. Suryakumar Yadav, representing the New York Yankees, was seen hitting multiple shots during his innings. The Chicago Cubs, led by Shardul Thakur, emerged victorious, winning the MLBx Mumbai trophy ahead of the other teams. The winning team comprised Nick Swisher from the New York Yankees, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rachel Garcia. The event was a testament to the growing popularity of baseball in India, with Indian cricketers proudly showcasing their skills on the baseball field.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Suryakumar Yadav hits home run at MLBx Mumbai event",
    "Shardul Thakur smashes three homers for Chicago Cubs",
    "New York Yankees' Nick Swisher leads winning team"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Shardul Thakur Smashes Three Back-To-Back Home Runs At MLBx Mumbai Event | VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/shardul-thakur-smashes-three-back-to-back-home-runs-at-mlbx-mumbai",
        "published": "2026-10-24T18:43:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}