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Sri Lanka Cricket Mandates Fitness Tests for IPL 2026 Participation
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has mandated fitness tests for players seeking No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which begins March 28. Several players, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, must undergo these tests to confirm their eligibility due to recent injuries.
Sri Lanka Cricket has directed that its players must pass fitness tests to receive No Objection Certificates for participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026. The IPL 2026 tournament is scheduled to commence on March 28. Several Sri Lankan players are part of various IPL franchises. Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka, and Kamindu Mendis have already cleared the physical performance test and obtained their NOCs. Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga, and Matheesha Pathirana are still recovering from injuries sustained before or during the T20 World Cup 2026. According to an SLC release, Nuwan Thushara's NOC eligibility depends on his physical performance test results.
Key Facts
- Sri Lanka Cricket requires players to pass fitness tests for IPL 2026 participation.
- The Indian Premier League 2026 is scheduled to begin on March 28.
- Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka, and Kamindu Mendis have secured NOCs.
- Wanindu Hasaranga, Eshan Malinga and Matheesha Pathirana are still undergoing rehabilitation.
- Nuwan Thushara's NOC depends on his physical performance test.
- Matheesha Pathirana is expected to be available for KKR by mid-April.
- FFMIC 2026 Spring Knockout Stage Week 1 Day 2 matches are underway.
- Day 2 of FFMIC 2026 features matches between Group B and Group C teams.
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Research Sources
- Inside Sport India — Sri Lanka mandates fitness tests for players to get NOC to play in IPL 2026 - Inside Sport India
- Inside Sport India — FFMIC 2026 Knockout Stage Week 1 Day 2: Teams, Schedule, and More - Inside Sport India