RCB star Nuwan Thushara filed a case against the cricket board

Nuwan Thushara controversy in IPL 2026: Sri Lankan fast bowler approached the court

Exciting matches are continuing in the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, but in the meantime a serious problem has arisen for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Team’s leading fast bowler Nuwan Thushara Taking a step of rebellion against the cricket board of his country, he has filed a case in the Colombo court. The reason for this move is that he has to play IPL. no objection certificate (NOC) was not received, forcing him to take legal action against the top officials of Sri Lanka Cricket. The situation has become so serious that Thushara is now considering retiring from international cricket.

essence of the dispute

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board refused to give NOC to Thushara to play in IPL 2026 due to him not meeting the current fitness standards. Angered by this decision, Thushara has moved the court. In his petition, he has argued that there has been no change in his fitness level for the last several years and he had never faced any problem in getting NOC of the same standard before.

Possibilities of retirement

According to a report, Thushara’s central contract with Sri Lanka Cricket has expired on March 31. Amidst this controversy, he has made it clear that he does not want to renew his contract and has decided to stay away from international cricket. They believe that by deliberately stopping the NOC they are suffering serious financial loss and are also losing the opportunity to play in the world’s most prestigious cricket league.

court hearing date

In the complaint filed by Thushara in the Colombo District Court, the President of Sri Lanka Cricket Shammi SilvaSecretary Bandula cannot be seenTreasurer Sujeeva Godaliadda and ceo ashley de silva has been made the defendant. The court will hear this important matter on April 9.

Thushara’s journey in RCB

It is worth noting that RCB included Nuwan Thushara in their squad for a sum of Rs 1.6 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Last season he played only one match, but the team created history by becoming champion that season. Current champion RCB has also made a bang in IPL 2026, in the first match Sunrisers Hyderabad Defeated. Now the entire franchise and their fans are keeping an eye on the court hearing to be held on April 9.