US EditionRCB Pacer Nuwan Thushara Sues Sri Lanka Cricket over IPL 2026 Participation; What Has Happened Exactly? Explained
The Sri Lankan pacer says the denial could cost him a full IPL season and major financial losses, with a hearing set for April 9.
- On Thursday, Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara filed a case in the Colombo District Court against Sri Lanka Cricket , seeking a court order to secure an NOC for the IPL 2026 season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru .
- SLC refused the NOC because Thushara reportedly failed to meet newly implemented fitness benchmarks requiring players to secure at least 17 out of 29 points across five parameters to be eligible for overseas leagues.
- Thushara argued that his central contract with the board expired on March 31 and he had previously received IPL clearance while maintaining the same fitness levels, questioning why those standards now applied.
- RCB currently holds second place on the points table following a strong start, though the absence of a "slingshot" bowler like Thushara could affect their depth in the death overs.
- The court has fixed the hearing for April 9, leaving Thushara in a state of limbo as he awaits a decision on whether he can join his teammates for the tournament.
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Nuwan Thushara drags Sri Lanka Cricket to court over NOC to represent RCB in IPL 2026
RCB bowler Nuwan Thushara takes legal action against Sri Lanka Cricket over a denied IPL NOC. Facing strict fitness rules and a contract dispute, the pacer risks losing his spot in the squad as the Colombo District Court prepares for an April 9 hearing.
RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara drags Sri Lanka Cricket to court over IPL NOC
RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara has taken Sri Lanka Cricket to court after being denied an NOC for IPL 2026, with the hearing scheduled for April 9, as he risks missing the season and potentially losing his spot in the squad.
RCB’s Nuwan Thushara Moves Colombo Court After SLC Denies NOC for IPL 2026 Stint | 🏏 LatestLY
In his petition, Thushara has named SLC president Shammi Silva, secretary Bandula Dissanayake, treasurer Sujeewa Godaliyadda and CEO Ashley de Silva as defendants. 🏏 RCB’s Nuwan Thushara Moves Colombo Court After SLC Denies NOC for IPL 2026 Stint.
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