Nuwan Thushara, the Sri Lankan seamer, has officially withdrawn his lawsuit against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after being denied a no-objection certificate (NOC) to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Thushara, who has played 30 T20 internationals, filed the lawsuit after SLC cited his failure to meet fitness standards as the reason for denying the NOC. He expressed his desire to retire from international cricket in his original petition, though it remains unclear if that intention has changed. Following his withdrawal, Thushara sent a written apology to SLC, indicating a willingness to resolve the issue amicably. The lawsuit's timing coincided with the Easter court holiday, delaying proceedings until April 23, when the case was ultimately dismissed. Thushara had previously played for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 before transferring to RCB in 2025.