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| Nuwan Thushara |
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a petition before the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a “no objection certificate”, enabling him to participate in international league tournaments, including the 2026 Indian Premier League.
The petition was filed through Attorney G.G. Arulpragasam and was heard yesterday before the Colombo District Court.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for 9 April and has ordered that notices be issued to the respondents.
In his plaint, Thushara has named Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva, Secretary Bandula Dissanayake, Treasurer Sujeewa Godaliyadda and CEO Ashley de Silva as defendants.
Sri Lanka Cricket had refused to issue the NOC for 2026 citing failure to meet prescribed fitness standards, according to the court filing.
