Shiv was born and raised in North London, and started learning bridge at the age of seven when he was taught by his father. His most notable achievements are winning silver medals in the 2003 World Schools Pairs Championship and 2010 World Youngsters Teams Championship, in addition to silver and bronze medals at the 2017 World Youth Open Championships. After 12 years of representing the English U21 and U26 teams, those two accomplishments in 2017 gave him the perfect ending to junior bridge.
He was recipient of the 2011 Young Pair of the Year award with Basil Letts, and the 2011 and 2013 (co-recipient) Young Player of the Year awards. He has won the English Under 26 Pairs Championship twice (2009 and 2013).
He is currently working at Deloitte and has been there since graduating from the University of Nottingham 10 years ago. His hobbies revolve around most things to do with sport whether it be playing, going to the gym or attending live events (an Arsenal season ticket keeps him busy every other weekend in the N5 neighbourhood).
Last updated: November 2024
Major International Appearances
European Junior Championships: 2005 2011 2013 2015 and 2017
World Junior Championships: 2010 2012 and 2016
Junior Camrose Selections: 2013 2014 2015 2016 and 2017
Peggy Bayer Trophy Selections: 2005 2006 2010 2011 and 2012
Awards
Young Pair of the Year: 2011
Young Player of the Year: 2011 and 2013