Rohit will be the first Indian cricketer to be conferred this recognition in a major league American sports event.
Rohit will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Safeco Field, home ground of Seattle Mariners on June 3 as a pre-game activity against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The baseball league in America has a historic ritual inviting a guest of honour to throw out a ceremonial first pitch to mark the start of the game.
Rohit, who is managed by IMG Reliance Talent Management, is on a three-city US tour as part of 'Desh-Legends of Cricket Series'.
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