Big news. SLC gave Eshan Malinga the green light for this year’s IPL. He heads to Sunrisers Hyderabad’s training base Tuesday, March 24. That date sticks
Flying into Hyderabad comes Malinga, alongside Kamindu Mendis – both now holding the required NOC. Clearance for both allows them to take part in the IPL season. On the others, news stays silent: Thushara, Hasaranga, and Pathirana remain without confirmation
Fitness checks haven’t happened yet for Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, a Cricbuzz report says – so reaching India takes longer. Arrival shifts later because assessments were missed so far
Ahead of any clearance, details about Nuwan Thushara remain unclear. Depending on how he performs physically, the decision on his No Objection Certificate for IPL involvement will follow, according to an SLC statement
Dushmantha Chameera and Pathum Nissanka cleared alongside Dasun Shanaka amid ongoing Sri Lanka player fitness assessments
Pat Cummins arriving in Bengaluru March 24
Arriving Friday in Bengaluru, Pat Cummins steps back into his role leading Sunrisers Hyderabad. Matchday looms four days later, when the team faces Royal Challengers Bengaluru – last season’s winners – at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
Sunrisers Hyderabad said Ishan Kishan, stepping in as leader, heads to Mumbai for the captain’s gathering on March 25. All ten team leaders gather for talks with IPL officials and broadcast partners, starting midday with photos. By late afternoon, they shift focus – meeting BCCI reps between 4:30 and 6.
