About Martin de Silva
Lived 1903 – 1978 (aged 75). Martin de Silva was a Sri Lankan cricketer.
Richard Martin M. de Silva (3 March 1903, in Galle – 12 August 1978) was a Ceylonese cricketer. He was an all rounder, who represented Ceylon in the first ever first-class cricket match played in the country. R. M. M. de Silva also played for the Ceylonese against the visiting Marylebone Cricket Club in 1927 and was one of the best all-rounders of the Sinhalese Sports Club. He was educated at Richmond College in Galle, where he captained the college cricket team in 1921 and 1922. Later he served as a cricket coach for the school cricketers in Galle district.
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Who was Martin de Silva?
Sri Lankan cricketer (1903-1978)
When was Martin de Silva born?
Martin de Silva was born on 3 March 1903.
When did Martin de Silva die?
Martin de Silva died on 12 August 1978.
What was Martin de Silva's occupation?
Martin de Silva was a cricketer.
What nationality was Martin de Silva?
Martin de Silva was Sri Lankan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martin de Silva. https://biography.guide/martin-de-silva/
MLA: "Martin de Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martin-de-silva/.
Chicago: "Martin de Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/martin-de-silva/.
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