Colombo, March 20 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka, and Kamindu Mendis on Friday to participate in the 2026 IPL, after the trio successfully completed their physical performance tests.
Pacer Chameera and opener Nissanka are part of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming edition of the IPL, while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has been retained by the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
"Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that players who have requested to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will only be issued NOCs upon successfully passing SLC's mandatory Physical Performance Test," the governing body said in a statement.
"Currently, 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.
"Accordingly, Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka, and Kamindu Mendis have been issued NOCs to participate in the IPL," SLC added.
However, Nuwan Thushara (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Wanindu Hasaranga (Lucknow Super Giants), Eshan Malinga (SRH) and Matheesha Pathirana (Kolkata Knight Riders) will have to wait for their NOCs.
"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, have yet to undergo the Physical Performance Test.
"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," SLC noted.
