Shammi Silva

Atulugamage Shammi Shiraj Silva (Sinhala: අටුලුගමගේ ෂම්මි ශිරාජ් සිල්වා, born 7 August 1960) is a sports administrator and the current president (2019/2022) of Sri Lanka Cricket.[1][2][3] Shammi was elected as President of SLC for another two year term when the election was held on 20 May 2021.[4]

Shammi Silva
අටුලුගමගේ ෂම්මි ශිරාජ් සිල්වා
Born
Atulugamage Shammi Shiraj Silva

(1960-08-07) 7 August 1960
Colombo
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationNalanda College, Colombo
EmployerSri Lanka Cricket
SpouseRoberta
Children
  • Shashinka (daughter)
  • Shanilka (daughter
Parents
  • Piyadasa (father)
  • Seelawathie (mother)
RelativesDilruk (brother)

Early childhood

Silva was born in Colombo and attended Nalanda College, Colombo. At school he played Cricket, Putt-shot, Discus Throw and Javaline Throw.[5] In 1980 Silva captained Nalanda's first XI cricket team.[6]

Later life

After leaving school Silva continued playing cricket and captained Colombo Cricket Club in 1983/84.[7] Silva also played Squash (sport), resulting him winning National Colours and representing Sri Lanka Squash Team. He then became the manager and coach for Sri Lanka Squash team.[8]

Silva was also one time Chairman of the Colombo Gymkhana Club.[9][10][11][12]

Shammi is also the President of Colombo Gymkhana Club.[13][14]

General references
  1. "SLC Executive Committee - Office Bearers". Sri Lanka Cricket.
  2. "Atapattu appointment runs into controversy". Daily Mirror. 26 April 2014.
  3. Shammi Silva elected as SLC President
  4. Shammi Silva set to regain control of Sri Lanka Cricket
  5. Epasinghe, Premasara (1 August 2005). "All-round and outstanding sports personality". Daily News.
  6. "51st Battle of the Maroons Nalanda Team". Battle of the Maroons.
  7. Shammi's qualities as a captain
  8. All-round and outstanding sports personality
  9. "Sanath has been led up the 'Gum Tree' – Shammi Silva". The Island. 17 February 2014.
  10. de Silva, Channaka (24 July 2015). "Gymkhana Club mired in controversy".
  11. "Excise spotlight on Gymkhana Club". Sunday Leader. 30 November 2008.
  12. de Silva, Marisa. "CH&FC Vs. UDA-CMC". Sunday Times.
  13. The Best for Sri Lanka Cricket - BUSINESS TODAY
  14. Shammi continues to Head CH & FC
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