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Professional Baseball Launches in India with Zee Partnership

10/17/2025

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Summary

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Baseball United has partnered with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited to introduce professional baseball to India, with live broadcasts of all 21 games in English and Hindi starting November 14.
The Mumbai Cobras will feature six Indian players to provide local heroes for fans.
The partnership aims to reach over 800 million viewers across Zee's platforms and includes extensive supplementary content on the Zee 5 app.

History

Historical Context

Baseball's roots in India trace back to World War II, when U.S. troops introduced the game. The Amateur Baseball Federation of India was established in 1983, leading to the first national championship in 1985. In 2007, the "Million Dollar Arm" competition highlighted India's potential, paving the way for MLB's growing influence, culminating in Baseball United's 2023 partnership with Zee Entertainment to further globalize the sport.

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Story summary

Baseball United has partnered with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited to introduce professional baseball to India, with live broadcasts of all 21 games in English and Hindi starting November 14.
The Mumbai Cobras will feature six Indian players to provide local heroes for fans.
The partnership aims to reach over 800 million viewers across Zee's platforms and includes extensive supplementary content on the Zee 5 app.

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