Nuwan Thushara, a 31-year-old Sri Lankan fast bowler, has withdrawn his legal petition filed against Sri Lanka Cricket. The cricketer had sought an interim injunction to allow him to participate in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Thushara was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 1.60 crore at the 2025 IPL mega auction. His participation in the league was initially uncertain due to a controversy surrounding his fitness levels. Thushara had argued that his fitness levels had remained consistent throughout his career and that he had not faced such restrictions in previous tournaments. However, Sri Lanka Cricket denied him a No Objection Certificate citing that he did not meet the required fitness standards. The board’s strict stance on player fitness following the 2026 T20 World Cup led to Thushara withdrawing his legal request. The case was heard at the Colombo District Court on Wednesday, and the judge granted Thushara permission to withdraw the case, subsequently dismissing the petition. The decision comes after several IPL matches had already been completed, making Thushara’s participation in the remaining matches less necessary. The withdrawal of Thushara’s legal petition marks the end of his fight against Sri Lanka Cricket, and he is expected to resume his participation in the IPL. The incident highlights the board’s focus on monitoring workloads and preventing further injuries to players. Thushara will now look to contribute to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s campaign in the ongoing IPL season. The team, which is the defending champion, has been performing well despite initial concerns over Thushara’s participation.