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Asoka De Silva (other)
Asoka de Silva may refer to: *Asoka de Silva (admiral) (1931–2006), Sri Lankan Navy officer *Asoka de Silva (cricketer) Ellawalakankanamge Asoka Ranjit de Silva (born 28 March 1956) is a Sri Lankan cricketer who played in 10 Test matches and 28 One Day Internationals from 1985 to 1992. Asoka was educated at Isipathana College, Colombo. He later became an umpire. ... (born 1956), Sri Lankan cricket umpire and former player * Asoka de Silva (judge) (born 1946), Sri Lankan Chief Justice {{hndis, De Silva, Asoka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asoka De Silva (admiral)
Vice Admiral A. H. Asoka de Silva, VSV (1931 – December 22, 2006) was the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy from 1983 to 1986. He was the first Sri Lankan Ambassador to Cuba. Early life and education Born to a renowned surgeon and one time superintendent of the De Soysa Maternity Hospital in Colombo, Dr. A.H.T de Silva and Beatrice Rodrigo, daughter of Mudaliyar Thomas Rodrigo, Asoka was the third child of a family of eight members. He was educated at the Royal College, Colombo, where he was the senior sergeant commanding the Royal College cadet contingent. He won college colours for rugby. Naval career De Silva joined the then Royal Ceylon Navy as an officer cadet in the first cadet intake, soon after completing school on 1 September 1950. After completing his assault-training course he was sent to Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth for officer training. There he became a midshipman on 1 September 1951 and subsequently promoted as an acting sub lieutenant. On 1 Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asoka De Silva (cricketer)
Ellawalakankanamge Asoka Ranjit de Silva (born 28 March 1956) is a Sri Lankan cricketer who played in 10 Test matches and 28 One Day Internationals from 1985 to 1992. Asoka was educated at Isipathana College, Colombo. He later became an umpire. Umpiring career De Silva was the first ever Sri Lankan Umpire to be on the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires. He served on the panel between 2002 and 2004 when he was dropped down to the International Panel, but was invited back to the Elite level in April 2008 when the panel was expanded to twelve members. He continued as a member of the International Panel in the interim period, being used by the ICC to support the Elite Panel during busy periods in the International cricket season. He umpired in the Cricket World Cup tournaments in 2003, 2007 and 2011. de Silva was moved to less crucial matches during the 2011 Cricket World Cup after a review of his performance. He was not considered to the Elite Panel for the third time in his career afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
