IPL Faces New Crisis: Sri Lanka's NOC Snub Hits Hard
Sri Lanka Cricket's fitness tests could derail IPL ambitions for players!
The IPL 2026 season is already facing a curveball, with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) throwing a spanner in the works. They're holding fitness tests for players before issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the tournament. This means some big names could be left sweating it out while the franchises scramble for replacements.
Fitness has been a thorn in Sri Lanka's side since the T20 World Cup, with several star players sidelined mid-season last time around. Fans will be hoping this doesn’t lead to a repeat of those fitness woes, especially as the competition heats up. With ten franchises gearing up for battle, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
SLC's strict stance might just put the brakes on the excitement of the IPL, leaving fans and franchises alike on tenterhooks. Will the Sri Lankan stars pass the tests and light up the tournament, or will this be another year of missed opportunities?
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Source: Cricket Addictor
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