SN actually did something very similar in the past. Once he canceled tour to Australia with BD team at the very last moment giving excuse of "exam preparation" . But when BD team reached Australia, we have seen his picture in the newspaper signing for ICL.
It is same SN who again didn't go to SL at the last moment, as a fan we can suspect a player looking at his past history. Also this time his injury is not that serious and he refused to go himself.
Time will tell whether we are right or wrong and lets wait to see if he signs up for any local club.