Cricket
Major twist during IPL 2026. RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara shocked fans by taking legal action after being blocked from playing. What started as a routine selection issue has now become a major controversy.
Sri Lanka Cricket didn’t give Thushara the required NOC, which all players need to play in overseas leagues like the IPL. Without it, even top players can’t take part.
Fitness rule fair or unfair? The board says Thushara didn’t meet fitness standards for IPL, but fans are now questioning if the rules are fair and applied equally.
Legal battle begins. Thushara has taken the board to court, demanding permission to play in the IPL. It’s now a rare player vs board fight.
Reports say Thushara claims his contract with SLC was set to end on March 31. He told the board he didn’t want to renew it and wanted to step away from international cricket.
A game-changing decision? All eyes are on the court hearing on April 9, with fans and teams watching closely. If Thushara wins, it could give players more power in future IPL and global league decisions.