Colombo, April 2 -- Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a lawsuit in the Colombo District Court against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after being denied a no-objection certificate (NOC) to participate in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Thushara, who is part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad, has challenged the board's decision, arguing that his central contract with SLC ended on March 31, 2026, and therefore, the enforcement of an NOC is unreasonable and restricts his ability to earn a livelihood, as per reports from ESPNcricinfo.

The pacer has named SLC president Shammi Silva, secretary Bandula Dissanayake, treasurer Sujeewa Godaliyadda and CEO Ashley de Silva as defendants in the case. The matter is schedule...