You won’t be India’s friend until you understand cricket: Jaishankar to Rubio

Speaking to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a light-hearted exchange, EAM S Jaishankar said, “You won’t be counted as a friend of India until you really understand cricket.” He noted that US cricketer Saurabh Netravalkar hails from Mumbai. Rubio is in Mumbai for a three-day visit to advance bilateral ties in energy, trade and investment.