Devang Bhimjyani

Mumbai Indians, Indian Super League, R1SE Worldwide, RF Youth Sports, MI Emirates, MI Cape Town, MI New York

[Reliance Industries Limited @RIL_Updates]

Media Release - MLB Announces Partnership with Rise Worldwide to Accelerate Growth of Baseball in India

Reliance Initiative for Sports and Entertainment (RISE) to deliver fan experiences, digital content and Mumbai live event

Mumbai, 20th May 2026: Major League Baseball today announced a partnership with RISE Worldwide Limited (“RISE”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (“Reliance”), to support the growth of baseball in India. This collaboration will span marketing, social media, commercial initiatives, and culminate in the joint delivery of a live event in Mumbai in October 2026, aimed at bringing the excitement of baseball closer to Indian fans.

The partnership marks a significant step in MLB’s international expansion strategy and reinforces India’s growing importance as a key sports market with a young, highly engaged audience. Since opening its offices in New Delhi in 2019, MLB has been actively developing the game in India through grassroots programs like MLB First Pitch in schools, youth competitions such as the MLB Cup, and broadcasts of the MLB Postseason. The league has also introduced India-focused original content such as Indian Baseball Dreams, helping create greater awareness and engagement around the sport.

“This partnership is a key milestone in MLB’s international growth strategy,” said Noah Garden, Deputy Commissioner, Business & Media. “Working with RISE will allow us to introduce the excitement of baseball to even wider audiences while strengthening cultural connections through sport.”

Nikhil Bardia, Head of RISE Worldwide, said, “India is one of the most dynamic sports markets in the world, and baseball's global rise makes this a natural moment to bring the sport closer to Indian fans. RISE Worldwide is happy to partner with MLB to create experiences, on the ground and beyond, that make baseball accessible and exciting for audiences across the country.”

RISE’s experience in sports and media provides unique opportunities to enable even more fans across India to sample baseball. Together, MLB and RISE will deliver engaging experiences, including a local Mumbai event and grassroots initiatives that introduce baseball to new audiences. On the heels of a thrilling World Baseball Classic in March, MLB is excited for this partnership to further globalize the game in India.

About Reliance Industries Limited:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India’s largest private sector company, with a consolidated revenue of INR 11,75,919 crore (US$ 124.0 billion) and net profit of INR 95,754 crore (US$ 10.1 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2026. Reliance’s activities span hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, advanced materials and composites, renewables (solar and hydrogen), retail, digital services and media and entertainment.

Currently ranked 88th, Reliance is the largest private sector company from India to be featured in Fortune’s Global 500 list of 'World’s Largest Companies' for 2025. The company stands 45th in the Forbes Global 2000 rankings of 'World’s Largest Public Companies' for 2025, the highest among Indian companies. Reliance has been recognized in Time's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024, marking the only Indian company to have achieved this honor twice. Website: https://t.co/B8UecqbgR7

About RISE Worldwide Limited:
RISE Worldwide Limited (“RISE”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, is one of India’s largest independent Sports, Lifestyle, and Entertainment company, offering a comprehensive suite of services across Sponsorship Consulting, Athlete Management, Marketing and Media Rights Management, Sports Broadcast Production, Licensing, and Event Implementation.

With a proven track record in managing premier properties in India and internationally – including the Indian Super League (ISL), and Tata Open Maharashtra (South Asia's only ATP World Tour tennis event) – RISE brings deep expertise across sports and lifestyle. Today, RISE continues to deliver innovative solutions across platforms including Lakmé Fashion Week, Jio Wonderland, The Voice of Fashion, and https://t.co/DiO8dV94v7 (Sustainable Resolution), shaping the future of sports and lifestyle in India. Follow us on https://t.co/QvT8FUVbeY

[Mumbai Indians @mipaltan]

Paltan, step into the MI Dugout at The MIX! 💙

The Iconic Trophy Zone, on display for the first time ever, and a taste of the MI Locker Room - there’s so much waiting for you to experience at The MIX! 🤌

📅 21st & 22nd March
📍Jio World Garden, BKC, Mumbai
🎟 Book your tickets: https://t.co/8hsyZzRtwh

[Reliance Industries Limited @RIL_Updates]

Congratulations to Devang Bhimjyani, Head, Reliance Sports on being a part of The Economic Times' 40 Under Forty list!

#RiseAsOne

[Devang Bhimjyani @Devang17]

Humbled to be part of this prestigious list. Thank you to the managemnt and the teams @RIL_Updates @mipaltan @R1SEWorldwide

[The Economic Times Front Row @ETFrontRow]

Announcing the winners of the 10th edition of The Economic Times 40 Under Forty - India's hottest future leaders!
To learn more visit, https://t.co/fjMevCpX82
@360ONEWealth @UnionBankTweets @TATACLiQLuxury

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

Take a good look.

This is the face of a sportsperson who was being heckled on the field and roasted on social media a very short while ago.

His tears came from seeing redemption.

Because when that picture was taken, he was a hero again.
For having bowled the nerve-wracking last over in the #T20WorldCupFinal and being one of the key players in achieving India’s victory.

The moral? Whenever life deals you a blow & knocks you down….
You can, and will, Rise again…

He’s my #MondayMotivation

[Ric Flair® @RicFlairNatrBoy]

.@ImRo45 Taking A Page Out Of My Playbook! WOOOOO!

[Satyan Gajwani @satyan]

Cool partnership... @WillowTV and @YESNetwork have partnered to show @MLCricket @MINYCricket matches on YES, alongside New York @Yankees matches, this July! pretty cool to see the biggest baseball franchise in the world excited about bringing cricket to its fans! listen below

[IndianPremierLeague @IPL]

The Wankhede stadium is graced by special fans cheering for their heroes on a special day 💙💙

@mipaltan | #ESADay | #MIvDC | #TATAIPL

[Johns. @CricCrazyJohns]

Records of Rohit Sharma today:

- First player to score 500+ runs in back to back World Cups
- Most sixes in a calendar year in ODIs
- Most sixes in a World Cup edition as a captain
- Most fours in a World Cup edition as a captain
- Most runs as an Indian captain in single World Cup edition
- First Indian captain to score 500 runs in a single World Cup edition
- Most sixes in a single venue in ODI

[Devang Bhimjyani @Devang17]

RT @RFYouthSports: Reliance Foundation and IOC join hands for the Olympic Values Education Program (OVEP) to amplify the Olympic Movement i…

[RISE Worldwide @R1SEWorldwide]

Welcome to RISE Worldwide, where all the magic happens! 🤩

Want to join the team? Head over to https://t.co/wMoP4eTw73 and apply now!

#RiseAsOne

[Firstpost Sports @FirstpostSports]

Mumbai Indians now have a cricket franchise in three different continents, four different countries, and five different leagues

https://t.co/yZlKz6eHus

[Express Sports @IExpressSports]

Mumbai Indians will start its IPL 2023 campaign from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) from April 2 onwards. MI will play their first home game against Chennai Super Kings on April 8, 2023.

https://t.co/K1NaNVQmKi

[Mumbai Indians @mipaltan]

🤔 How can you get early access to buy MI tickets?

🟪 Exclusive booking access starts for @sliceit_ users

🟨 Exclusive booking access starts for MI Family Gold, Silver & Junior members registered before 10th March

[RelianceFoundationSports @RFYouthSports]

Kazakhstan bound for the #AsianIndoorChampionships 2023 🇰🇿✈️

6⃣ Odisha RF HPC Athletes are off to represent #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 as part of the 25-member contingent looking to make the country proud 🏅

@sports_odisha @afiindia @JamesHillier78 | #RFSports #RelianceFoundation

[Mumbai Indians @mipaltan]

He cut open his glove, stuck his dislocated thumb out and batted ➡️ Indeed a knock for the ages 💙

मानला रे, RO 👏

#OneFamily #BANvIND @BCCI @ImRo45

[Dr. Adille. J. Sumariwalla. OLY @Adille1]

Very happy to announce this partnership with @afiindia. Looking at moving to greater strengths with @ril_foundation 🙏🏻👏🏼

[IndianPremierLeague @IPL]

Thank you, @StarSportsIndia for renewing the partnership!

Welcome on-board @viacom18 and @TimesInternet.

This is just the start of a promising 5-year journey. We can't wait to get going.

#TATAIPL

[RISE Worldwide @R1SEWorldwide]

.@FIFAcom and @R1SEWorldwide proudly present ‘MAITANAM’, a loving ode to Kerala’s passion for the world’s most popular sport, football.

Watch the documentary on FIFA+ platform now: https://t.co/C0DVMeL4zr

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/EJTIhGuKNL

#RiseAsOne #FIFAPlus

[Rohit Sharma @ImRo45]

We haven’t put our best foot forward in this tournament but that happens,many sporting giants have gone through this phase but I love this team and it’s environment. Also want to appreciate our well wishers who’ve shown faith and undying loyalty to this team so far 💙@mipaltan