Shammi Silva

Atulugamage Shammi Shiraj Silva is a sports administrator, and the former president of Sri Lanka Cricket. Shammi was elected as President of SLC for another two year term when the election was held on 20 May 2021. Throughout his tenure, Silva and the Sri Lanka Cricket Board has been accused by various parties of corruption, financial mismanagement and match-fixing allegations, sparking public outcry.

Early childhood

Shammi Silva was born in Colombo and attended Nalanda College, Colombo. At school he played shot put, discus throw and javelin throw. In 1980 Silva captained Nalanda's first XI cricket team.

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.
Silva was also one time Chairman of the Colombo Gymkhana Club. Silva is also the President of Colombo Gymkhana Club. Sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe has suspended the cricket board headed by Shammi and has appointed former captain Arjuna Ranatunga to head an interim administration of the cricket board.