Name and context
Pagat notes related games known as 8-5-3 or 3-5-8 in India and the Near East. Use the name to find a discussion, then check the actual procedure rather than assuming every table is identical.
Make the comparison concrete
Ask for the complete source, not only a nickname. Note which parts your group wants to compare and keep each answer beside its source. Different groups can use the same familiar name while expecting a different detail.
Website scope
This site introduces Sergeant Major through a named reference and original learning exercises. It does not claim to define a national Indian standard or measure the game’s popularity.