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'A big thank you to Indian and Pakistani armed forces': Former Sri Lanka cricketer Angelo Mathews | Cricket News - The Times of India
- Angelo Mathews thanked Indian and Pakistani armed forces for risking lives to save Sri Lankans amid Cyclone Ditwah relief efforts.
- Cyclone Ditwah caused flooding and disruptions in Sri Lanka, prompting international rescue and relief operations.
- Operation Sagar Bandhu facilitated relief materials and evacuation for Sri Lanka with Indian Air Force and naval support.
- Mea statement noted 53 tonnes of relief material sent since November 28, with over 2,000 Indians evacuated from Sri Lanka.
- Mathews emphasized gratitude to Indian and Pakistani armed forces aiding Sri Lanka amid the disaster.
- The Sri Lankan government reported multiple rescue operations and ongoing aid as death and missing counts rose.
- The MEA reported ongoing rescue operations with helicopters and ships aiding affected regions.
- Authorities highlighted international cooperation in救 aid, including nations beyond India and Pakistan.
- Mathews retired from Tests in June this year, framing the context of his relief message.
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