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Nuwan Thushara sues SLC to force IPL No Objection Certificate

Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has asked the Colombo District Court to order Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a No Objection Certificate so he can play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 after the board declined the NOC on fitness grounds; the hearing is set for April 9, 2026.

Apr 3rd 2026 ยท Sri Lanka

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  • Thushara filed a petition in Colombo District Court asking the court to order Sri Lanka Cricket to grant an NOC to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.
  • The case is scheduled for hearing on April 9, 2026.
  • SLC refused to issue the NOC, saying Thushara did not meet required fitness standards.
  • Thushara says his SLC contract expired on March 31, 2026 and he informed the board he would not renew it, effectively stepping away from international cricket.
  • He argues he was told he will not be considered for national selection and that the fitness refusal is inconsistent with past NOCs and his career fitness levels.
  • Thushara warned losing the NOC could lead to replacement by his IPL franchise and significant financial and career consequences.

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