NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara has taken a step again in his dispute with Sri Lanka Cricket after earlier going to court docket over being denied permission to play within the IPL. Thushara had filed a case after SLC refused to grant him a No Objection Certificates (NOC), which is required for gamers to take part in abroad leagues.
Now, in a stunning flip, Thushara has apologised to the board through electronic mail, saying it was not his intention to “trigger inconvenience to the governing physique”. He clarified that he was solely “searching for equity and justice” as he felt he had been handled unfairly.
Dispute over NOC
The problem started when SLC rejected Thushara’s NOC request, reportedly because of failed health assessments. In response, the 31-year-old approached the court docket, asking for intervention so he might play in IPL 2026, the place he was set to characteristic for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Nevertheless, SLC opposed his plea in court docket and stated it might file objections. The court docket accepted the board’s request, and the following listening to has been scheduled for April 23.Following this, Thushara seems to be reconsidering his authorized motion and will withdraw the case altogether. His apology alerts a softer stance and an try and ease tensions with the board.Thushara, who has performed 30 T20 internationals since 2022, had additionally featured in earlier IPL seasons. Whereas his quick participation in IPL 2026 stays unsure, the state of affairs now appears to be shifting in the direction of a decision relatively than additional battle.