Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that players who have requested to participate in
the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will be issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) only
upon successfully passing SLC’s mandatory Physical Performance Test.
At present, SLC is conducting an eight-week specialized physical training program for all
nationally contracted players.
This initiative aims to enhance players’ physical performance standards in preparation for
upcoming international assignments.
Along with this program, players are also undergoing the mandatory physical performance
tests, a routine process followed to check the fitness standards of the players.
Only those who successfully meet the required standards of the physical performance tests will
be cleared to participate in the ongoing domestic tournament and also granted an NOC to take
part in IPL 2026.
Accordingly, Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka, and Kamindu Mendis, who have
successfully completed their physical performance tests, have been issued NOCs to participate
in the IPL.
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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