Shammi Silva

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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]

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]

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