Nuwan Thushara, a fast bowler for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has taken legal action against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after being denied a no-objection certificate (NOC) to participate in the ongoing tournament. Thushara argues that his central contract with SLC, which runs until March 31, 2026, should allow him to play, and that the denial restricts his ability to earn a living. The lawsuit names several SLC officials, including president Shammi Silva and CEO Ashley de Silva, as defendants. SLC had informed Thushara on March 24 that he would not receive the NOC due to not meeting newly implemented fitness standards, which include a series of physical tests. Thushara contends that these fitness benchmarks were not historically required for NOC issuance and that he had previously received clearances under similar conditions. The court is set to hear the case on April 9, potentially sidelining Thushara from the IPL for several weeks as the tournament commenced on March 28.