Royal Challengers Bengaluru may miss the services of Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara for IPL 2026. The pacer has not received clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket, creating uncertainty over his participation.
Sri Lanka Cricket has introduced strict fitness standards for players joining overseas leagues. All players must meet these requirements to obtain a No Objection Certificate and take part in tournaments like the IPL.
Reports suggest that Nuwan Thushara did not meet the required fitness benchmarks. As a result, the board has denied him the No Objection Certificate despite there being no reports of any major injury.
This development comes as a setback for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The franchise had included Thushara in their plans for the season, expecting him to strengthen their pace attack.
The situation is more challenging as the team is already facing issues in the fast bowling department. Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the initial matches of the season.
Indian pacer Yash Dayal is also unavailable due to personal reasons. With key bowlers missing, the team is left with limited options in their pace lineup.
The absence of Nuwan Thushara could force Royal Challengers Bengaluru to look for a replacement before the tournament begins. This decision will be crucial for maintaining balance in the squad.
Meanwhile, other Sri Lankan players have cleared the fitness checks and received approval to play in IPL 2026. However, Thushara remains one of the key names missing from the list.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will now need to reassess their bowling strategy. The team will aim to address these gaps quickly as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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