{"id":1690,"date":"2026-04-10T12:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/nuwan-thushara-apologises-to-slc-considers-u-turn-on-ipl-2026-case"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:15:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T12:15:02","slug":"nuwan-thushara-apologises-to-slc-considers-u-turn-on-ipl-2026-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/nuwan-thushara-apologises-to-slc-considers-u-turn-on-ipl-2026-case","title":{"rendered":"Nuwan Thushara Apologises to SLC, Considers U-Turn on IPL 2026 Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A dramatic turn in Sri Lankan fast-bowling matters has seen Nuwan Thushara, after taking Sri Lanka Cricket to court over permission to play in the IPL, apologise to the governing body and now consider pulling back his case. The 31-year-old pacer had earlier sought a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to feature in the league, but has shifted stance following developments involving his legal challenge.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Nuwan Thushara has apologised to Sri Lanka Cricket and is weighing withdrawing his court case.<\/li>\n<li>His legal action revolved around securing an NOC to take part in the 2026 IPL.<\/li>\n<li>Sri Lanka Cricket had opposed his request, pointing to failed fitness tests.<\/li>\n<li>The District Court in the case had set the next hearing for April 23 after allowing SLC\u2019s request.<\/li>\n<li>Thushara has made 30 T20I appearances since 2022 and was expected to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore this season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Apology and possible withdrawal<\/h2>\n<p>The change in approach came after Thushara\u2019s dispute with Sri Lanka Cricket. Reports from inside the SLC indicate that he sent an e-mail to the governing body extending an apology, clarifying that it was not his intention to cause any inconvenience to the administrators.<\/p>\n<p>In the same communication, Thushara said he was trying to pursue fairness and justice, explaining that he believed he had been treated unjustly in the process. The backdown marks a significant shift from the position that had led him to challenge the NOC decision through legal channels.<\/p>\n<h2>Court timeline and the fitness-test dispute<\/h2>\n<p>While Thushara\u2019s apology signals a softer stance, the legal process was still in motion at the time of the latest court developments. Sri Lanka Cricket had informed the District Court in the matter that objections would be submitted regarding Thushara\u2019s request for court intervention, aimed at enabling his participation in the 2026 IPL.<\/p>\n<p>Thushara\u2019s case had sought a court order compelling Sri Lanka Cricket to issue him an NOC. Sri Lanka Cricket had previously declined his request, citing that he had not passed the required fitness tests.<\/p>\n<p>After the court considered the SLC\u2019s position, the request was allowed, and the next hearing was scheduled for April 23.<\/p>\n<h2>Thushara\u2019s IPL involvement and recent international record<\/h2>\n<p>Thushara\u2019s international career in the shortest format has been active over the last few years, with 30 T20 international appearances to his name since 2022.<\/p>\n<p>For the IPL, he was set to represent Royal Challengers Bangalore during this season. 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