GLOBAL T20 CANADA 2023: Gujarati businessman's team played in the Canadian Global T20 Trophy

You probably know several Indians who have achieved success abroad and improved the reputation of their nation. Today, we're going to tell you about one such Indian who works in business and sports abroad, brightening the name of India in the process. The guy we're referring to is well-known not only in business but also in sports. Here, we are talking about Ashish Parikh.

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By winning the renowned 2023 Canadian Global t20 trophy, the Montreal Tigers, a team controlled by Ashish Parikh, a Gujarati native who now resides in America, have successfully established them in the international cricket map. Ashish Parikh reflected on his entire experience and journey with Gujarat First.

Ashish Parikh well-known in both the business and sports worlds abroad

He gave this credit to each and every participant, coach, organizers, fan, and person who watched the game, as well as to the sponsors who helped promote and created excitement among the people about this tournament.

Ashish Parikh born and brought up in Vadodara, Gujarat

In the Vadodara district's Sankheda taluka, he was born and raised. He pursued his education here. These four institutions provided his schooling. ETS School was the first school, followed by Baroda High School, and finally Bhavans and Vidyakunj. After that, he moved to the US, where he established a business foundation and multiple companies. Then, he started playing sports after that and I still do today.

His entire journey till now

The journey was difficult, challenging, and demanding, just like everyone's have. First, there were difficulties with education, then graduation, jobs, and then settling down. Then he moved to America and witnessed challenges of settling down in new country there. Also, in other nations, setting up a new business is more difficult, but it remained possible with the support of many loving family members and close friends.

What is Canadian Global T20, as because it is the third-biggest league worldwide?

Undoubtedly, Cricket Canada's T-20 league is GT20. Similar to the IPL, it was started to develop local talent. After IPL, Australia's Big Bass and subsequently Canada's GT-20 are ranked third and fourth, respectively, and shown on television in approximately 85 nations. It has an audience of more than 125 million people and is active on all major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube, and Twitter.

Each team has a unique Facebook page and other social media accounts, and GT-20 also has one. IPL was founded in India with BCCI's assistance, and now it is so popular that 10 or 11 other nations are following it. Canada is one of them, where GT 20 is operating successfully.

It began in 2018, and then performed in 2019. Though, due to COVID, was unable to perform in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Now resumed in 2023 after a three-year break. There has been a lot of support, everyone has loved the game immensely, and in addition to Canadian residents, members of parliament, mayors, and provincial leaders have all contributed. The local teams have also worked extremely hard to earn their honours.

League owners Gurmeet Singh, his son Karan and Director Ashit Patel have also worked hard to organize the league, and organized it beautifully with the cooperation of all the teams. This tournament has been a success thanks to the assistance of a large number of people, including Mukesh Narula, the first coach in the tournament's selection and a native of Baroda.

Ashish Parikh appealed to every citizen of Gujarat and India to shower their love and blessings and asked to follow and support on social media.Players of team who are playing from Canada have performed very well. In addition many players and world famous coach Dave Watsman all have brought this team forward very nicely.

All the cricket enthusiasts are allowed to apply here

 Anyone who plays cricket from any country is welcome to participate. Only individuals with Level A player certification and local cricket board approval are allowed to participate. Also, NOC is required from cricket governing body. In this sport, many Indians who had moved to different countries participated and were in several teams. Everyone has the equal chance to participate here.

Currently, BCCI does not permit its players to participate in any other leagues, but if it does, this league can advance, and if talented Indian players compete in such a tournament, local support will also rise.

Ashish  Parikh on factors which may help in business growth

When establishing any business, you must thoroughly research it, comprehend its advantages and disadvantages, and then there are few close friends or legal counsel who can help establishing your business. Similar to they created the Montreal Tigers in GT-20, there are numerous names of individuals who actually played a significant role in decision-making, as well as two or three Canadian supporters. Those people encouraged him and promised him to help wherever and whenever he requires.

This league is different from IPL and other leagues

All three of the remaining nine-ten leagues played have commonalities. Every nation is trying their best to support local talent and attempting to provide required exposure and opportunities to showcase their skills.T20 is a short format used nowadays that can be finished in three and a half hours without interfering with people's daily schedules.

Advice to aspirants leaving for higher studies to another nation

He said that one should always learn from experiences and try to enhance their performance accordingly. In order to help the local cricket talent find a place on the Montreal Tigers or any other club in the future, they also want to establish local grounds and stadiums there and cultivate partnerships with the local government.  They will make a major announcement when we launch this kind of academy.

Don't think twice; just do that action. Don't give up on your hard effort. However, our children of Indian origin learn a lot from an early age and are intelligent in the classroom. They don't need to be taught anything else; they only need to be encouraged and given the right direction since they are highly capable of reaching everywhere.

Don't be afraid to take risk; simply work hard to succeed. Gujaratis are present in every industry. I'm really pleased to say that I'm an Indian and a Gujarati. I want to inform students to just maintain their strength and spirit and they will rock.

Ashish Parikh’s single advice which can inspire all the age groups of people

A person can find inspiration in any environment or circumstance. Because of my devotion to an interest in athletics as well as a natural desire to contribute greatly to the community, inspiration is frequently found even when walking and discussing this topic. He came across many challenges, but he learned from those challenges.

In the recent conversation Shri R. P. in Vishwa Umiya Dham. Mr. Patel, Mr. Dineshbhai Patel, who is the Youth President of North America, talked about different types of donations, and one donation came out was free donation.That conversation has stayed with him for a long time because when someone does something positive; many people want to bring him down by making difficulties.

This was the only motivation that applied everywhere. He urged everyone to provide something that will inspire pride in you among your loved ones. Humans have only ever been born once, according to God. Make the most of it by doing something that makes you proud.

Lot of support received by the local government

There is a lot of cooperation, and Patrick Brown, the mayor, has been very supportive. The organizers of this event, Montreal Premier Duck Ford, provided a large amount of funds, and the MPs and delegates that attended also received a lot of assistance. They want to gradually spread this across Canada, especially in the vicinity of Montreal. Also, he aims to work closely with the Canadian government.

Ashish Parikh’s future outlook

He believes that they must provide a foundation for cricket for the next generation that is as good as before and as simple as feasible. He said that, there are talented cricket players from Gujarat. Doesn’t matter, whether they are from Canada, America, or Gujarat, the younger generation will be provided support and guidance.

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