Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) allowing him to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League.South Asians & Diaspora

The case was taken up today(02) and fixed for hearing on April 9.

Discover more Business News Analysis Opinion columnist books newspaper In his petition, Thushara has named SLC President Shammi Silva, Secretary Bandula Dissanayake, Treasurer Sujeewa Godaliyadda and CEO Ashley de Silva as defendants.

He states that he was selected by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2026 IPL but Sri Lanka Cricket refused to issue the NOC citing failure to meet fitness standard...