Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara moves toward reconciliation, apologizing to Sri Lanka Cricket and signaling willingness to resolve the NOC dispute without further legal action.
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has formally apologized to Sri Lanka Cricket and indicated his willingness to withdraw the legal proceedings he initiated over the refusal to grant him a No Objection Certificate to participate in foreign leagues, including the 2026 Indian Premier League.
In an email sent to Sri Lanka Cricket CEO Ashley de Silva, with copies addressed to chairman Shammi Silva and another senior official, Thushara clarified that his intention was never to take the cricket board to court or create unnecessary complications for the institution.
He explained that his actions were driven purely by a desire to seek fairness, justice, and equal opportunity, stating that he felt unfairly treated in the matter related to his participation in overseas cricket leagues.
“My sole intention throughout this process has been to seek fairness and justice. I genuinely believe that I have been wronged in this situation. The steps I initially considered were meant to resolve my concerns properly, not to create conflict or damage the reputation of Sri Lanka Cricket,” Thushara said.
He further expressed regret for any inconvenience or misunderstanding caused to Sri Lanka Cricket officials as a result of his actions during the dispute.
“I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, misunderstanding, or distress caused to Sri Lanka Cricket and its officials,” he added in his statement.
Thushara also confirmed that he is now open to withdrawing the case and reaching an amicable resolution with Sri Lanka Cricket regarding the No Objection Certificate issue.
Earlier, the fast bowler had filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking a directive compelling Sri Lanka Cricket to issue the necessary clearance for him to participate in international franchise tournaments such as the IPL.
The case was recently taken up before the Colombo District Court, where Sri Lanka Cricket informed the court that it intends to submit formal objections in response to the petition.
Following initial proceedings, the court has adjourned the hearing of the case until April 23, leaving room for possible settlement discussions between the player and the governing body.
