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No NOC Yet For IPL 2026, Matheesha Pathirana & Hasaranga's Participation Dependent On Fitness Tests
24htopnews | March 21, 2026 3:08 AM CST

Franchises and Sri Lankan cricketers are awaiting confirmation on their participation in the upcoming IPL 2026 season starting next weekend. As many as 7 SL players are part of the tournament, but are yet to be granted NOCs to fly and join the squads. The SLC will hold fitness tests next week, following which confirmation will be issued.

Franchises and Sri Lankan cricketers are awaiting confirmation on their participation in the upcoming IPL 2026 season starting next weekend. As many as 7 SL players are part of the tournament, but are yet to be granted NOCs to fly and join the squads. The SLC will hold fitness tests next week, following which confirmation will be issued.

In a statement, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that players who have requested to participate in the IPL 2026 will be issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) only upon successfully passing SLC's mandatory Physical Performance Test.

Nuwan Thushara's eligibility for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the IPL. will be subject to the outcome of his Physical Performance Test. Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga, and Matheesha Pathirana, who have requested NOCs to participate in IPL 2026, are yet to undergo the Physical Performance Test, as they are still undergoing rehabilitation to recover from injuries sustained.

The respective players will undergo the tests upon completion of their recovery and rehabilitation programs.


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