Baseball United opening night in Dubai - in pictures

  • Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase at Dubai Sports City introduced the American sport to fans in the region. All photos: Baseball United
    Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase at Dubai Sports City introduced the American sport to fans in the region. All photos: Baseball United
  • An All-Stars clash marked the start of baseball in the region during an exhilarating opening night in Dubai on Friday, November 24, 2023.
    An All-Stars clash marked the start of baseball in the region during an exhilarating opening night in Dubai on Friday, November 24, 2023.
  • Emirates Cricket Board have agreed a 15-year deal with Baseball United
    Emirates Cricket Board have agreed a 15-year deal with Baseball United
  • Kash Shaikh, the founder of Baseball United, promised to bring “a little bit of Americana to Dubai”
    Kash Shaikh, the founder of Baseball United, promised to bring “a little bit of Americana to Dubai”
  • Opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai
    Opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai
  • Opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai
    Opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai
  • There was a lot of enthusiasm for the opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai
    There was a lot of enthusiasm for the opening night of Baseball United’s All-Star Showcase in Dubai
  • Fans are a lot closer to the action in baseball than cricket
    Fans are a lot closer to the action in baseball than cricket
  • Baseball United have high hopes for the game in Dubai
    Baseball United have high hopes for the game in Dubai
  • Baseball made its debut in the region at Dubai Sports City
    Baseball made its debut in the region at Dubai Sports City

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