Jaya had infectious enthusiasm, and was warm, selfless and always had a bright smile. He was taken far too soon at the age of 56.

Originally from Sri Lanka Jaya, joined Bishop’s Stortford Cricket Club in 2014 and played 80 games for the club scoring almost 2,000 runs. He was an attacking opening bat with the ability to score very quick runs and 2 innings I recall were his 186 v Farnham in 2015 and 145 not out at Theydon Bois in 2019 as we chased 250 comfortably. He was a Level 2 coach and became a valuable member of the coaching team at Stortford regularly helping with the Girls on Fridays and younger Juniors on Sunday mornings.

Off the pitch he loved chatting, mainly about cricket, but above all he was a great family man. He will be sorely missed by all at the club.

A close friend of the family has set up a Go Fund Me page and the Club hopes you will be able to donate in memory of Jaya at this very sad time.

RIP Jaya.

Graeme Sumner, President

https://gofund.me/f89df2a6