New Delhi, March 21 -- Sri Lanka players will be required to undergo fitness tests if they are to obtain no-objection certificates (NOC), which permits them to plat in franchise T20 leagues. This rule will come into Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with immediate effect. 4

Wanindu Hasaranga (Lucknow Super Giants), Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Nuwan Thushara (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) and Matheesha Pathirana (Kolkata Knight Riders) are all scheduled to reach India in the next few weeks, and will need to undergo fitness tests.

Kamindu Mendis (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Pathum Nissanka and Dushmantha Chameera (Both of them play for Delhi Capitals) have been cleared to play in IPL 2026 after passing their respective tests.

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