{"id":10109,"date":"2014-04-09T12:36:50","date_gmt":"2014-04-09T12:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2014\/04\/09\/the-talk-home-mobile-asian-cricket-awards-2014\/"},"modified":"2014-04-09T12:36:50","modified_gmt":"2014-04-09T12:36:50","slug":"the-talk-home-mobile-asian-cricket-awards-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2014\/04\/09\/the-talk-home-mobile-asian-cricket-awards-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"The Talk Home Mobile Asian Cricket Awards 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On Marc h 28th<\/sup> 2014, Lord\u2019s Cricket Ground hosted the launch of the inaugural \u2018Talk Home Mobile Asian Cricket Awards\u2019, founded by Baljit Rihal and Jas Jassal.\u00a0It will take place at the home of cricket later this year.\u00a0Baljit spoke of how delighted he is to have the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).<\/div>\n

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\u00a0\u201cWe are delighted to have the support of the ECB and their members on the judging panel.\u00a0We aspire to be inclusive in the whole nomination process.\u00a0It will be a star studded event with dignitaries from the world of cricket as well as a number of celebrities.\u00a0There will be an anticipated audience of over 500 people attending and is an opportunity to witness first-hand the British Asians in cricket\u201d<\/div>\n

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Former England captain Mike Gatting, now managing director of the ECB\u2019s Cricket Partnerships Programme said, \u201cThe South Asian community makes an enormous contribution to cricket in England and Wales and these awards are a fantastic way of recognising and rewarding individual achievements.\u00a0The ECB is pleased to be involved in the creation of the initiative and we look forward to being part of an exciting inaugural awards evening\u201d.\u00a0<\/div>\n

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Jas, who was recently honoured with a BEM for services to community sport, commented on how important such events are within the community.<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Queen\u2019s BEM honour was fantastic and it was a great feeling to be honoured for supporting community sports.\u00a0This is something that I am extremely passionate about and now working on the Asian Cricket Awards is something that I really care about \u2013 the BEM for me recognises collective community effort.\u00a0The aim of the awards is to celebrate the successful integration of the British Asian Community through cricket\u201d<\/div>\n

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On how it will provide a vital platform he said, \u201cIt will give young people an opportunity and stage to talk about their journey, become role models and inspire the future generation.\u00a0These awards are two-fold; firstly they look at individual journeys, pathways that people have had to cross.\u00a0But they also look at future generations that might want to pursue a career within the industry.\u00a0Having role models gives them an opportunity to talk and learn from them which paints a pathway to success\u201d.<\/div>\n

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In attendance were high profile dignitaries such as Senior Minister of State, Sayeeda Warsi,\u00a0\u00a0 ambassador and former first-class cricketer, now CEO of the sporting charity \u2018Chance to Shine\u2019, Wasim Khan MBE in addition to former England Cricketer, now TV pundit, Isa Guha. <\/div>\n

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\u201cThe Asian Cricket Awards provides an important opportunity to celebrate the success of Asians in cricket.\u00a0The high profile nature of these awards will help create role models for young people entering the game, which will only help to continue the success of Asians in the game.\u00a0I am proud to support these important Awards\u201d (Wasim Khan, MBE).<\/div>\n

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\u201cThis is a massive step towards the ECB\u2019s commitment to the Asian community and illustrates their commitment to the cause.\u00a0It is an excellent platform for young Asians to be recognised and to get out there as well as paving a pathway for untouched talent\u201d (Isa Guha).\u00a0\u00a0 <\/div>\n

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Being inclusive and using the power of sport to bring communities together is a common goal amongst all those involved within this cause.\u00a0In addition to promoting cricket and acknowledging contribution to the sport, improving accessibility is high on the agenda of the ECB.\u00a0Following the success of the Asian Football Awards 2013, this event will aim to pave the way for recognising role models and unleash unearthed talent.\u00a0Representatives from the professional game will be brought together on October 7th at Lords Cricket Ground in what will be a magnificent evening. <\/div>\n

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Nominations open May 1st<\/sup> 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n

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