RCB suffers major blow as star pacer Nuwan Thushara ruled out of IPL 2026

• Royal Challengers Bangalore's pacer Nuwan Thushara is unlikely to play in IPL 2026.
• Sri Lanka Cricket refused to issue a 'No Objection Certificate' due to strict fitness policy.
• Thushara failed to meet mandatory physical performance standards for foreign leagues.
• This decision could cost him his 1.6 crore rupees contract with RCB.
• Sri Lanka Cricket is not making concessions, issuing NOCs only to players meeting fitness standards.