During the early part of his career de Silva was known as a dashing, if inconsistent, stroke-maker, but a successful season playing first-class cricket for the English county Kent in 1995 marked a turning point in his career.
During the early part of his career de Silva was known as a dashing, if inconsistent, stroke-maker-he was given the nickname "Mad Max" for his tendency to get out to rash shots. But a successful season playing first-class cricket for the English county Kent in 1995 marked a turning point in his career.