Shammi Silva

Shammi Silva
Born Atulugamage Shammi Shiraj Silva
(1960-08-07) 7 August 1960
Colombo
Nationality Sri Lanka
Education Nalanda College, Colombo
Employer Sri Lanka Cricket
Known for Sports administration
Spouse(s) Roberta
Children
  • Shashinka (daughter)
  • Shanilka (daughter
Parent(s)
  • Piyadasa (father)
  • Seelawathie (mother)
Relatives Dilruk (brother)

Atulugamage Shammi Shiraj Silva (born 7 August 1960) is a sports administrator and the current treasurer of Sri Lanka Cricket.[1][2]

Early childhood

Silva was born in Colombo and attended Nalanda College, Colombo. At school he played Cricket, Putt-shot, Discus Throw and Javaline Throw.[3] In 1980 Silva captained Nalanda's first XI cricket team.[4]

Later life

After leaving school Silva continued playing cricket and captained Colombo Cricket Club in 1983/84. 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.[5]

Silva was also one time Chairman of the Colombo Gymkhana Club.[6][7][8][9]

General references

  1. ↑ "SLC Executive Committee - Office Bearers". Sri Lanka Cricket.
  2. ↑ "Atapattu appointment runs into controversy". Daily Mirror. 26 April 2014.
  3. ↑ Epasinghe, Premasara (1 August 2005). "All-round and outstanding sports personality". Daily News.
  4. ↑ "51st Battle of the Maroons Nalanda Team". Battle of the Maroons.
  5. ↑ All-round and outstanding sports personality
  6. ↑ "Sanath has been led up the 'Gum Tree' – Shammi Silva". The Island. 17 February 2014.
  7. ↑ de Silva, Channaka (24 July 2015). "Gymkhana Club mired in controversy".
  8. ↑ "Excise spotlight on Gymkhana Club". Sunday Leader. 30 November 2008.
  9. ↑ de Silva, Marisa. "CH&FC Vs. UDA-CMC". Sunday Times.
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