“You won't be counted as a friend of India until you really understand cricket”

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared a light-hearted cricket moment with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Freedom 250 reception in Mumbai, held to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Jaishankar highlighted the long-standing India-US ties, referencing Mumbai’s connection with American businesses and cricketer Saurabh Netravalkar.