The Dune of Dreams: Upstart league Baseball United hosts inaugural game in Dubai with its own rules Updated 26 mins ago Baseball United has launched its inaugural season in Dubai, aiming to bring baseball to the Middle East. The league, featuring four teams, kicks off Friday at the new Barry Larkin Field. The Mumbai Cobras will face the Karachi Monarchs, drawing on the sporting rivalry between India and Pakistan. The league introduces novel rules to speed up games and attract fans. All games will be played at a stadium in Dubai's desert, with environmental concerns leading to an artificial field. Baseball United hopes to capture interest in a region dominated by soccer and cricket.

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