Parth Desai is a cricketer of Indian origin who has represented Canada in international cricket. He is among a number of South Asian–origin players who have featured for the Canadian national team, reflecting the strong influence of the Indian diaspora on the development of cricket in North America.
| Name | Parth Desai |
|---|---|
| Sport | Cricket |
| National team | Canada |
| Origin | Indian |
Cricket in Canada is administered by Cricket Canada, which is an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Canadian national side has historically drawn a significant share of its player pool from communities with roots in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies, where cricket is followed closely. Players such as Parth Desai are part of this broader pattern, in which cricketers of Indian heritage continue to contribute to the growth of the game outside the traditional Test-playing nations.
Desai's career sits within the wider story of Indian-origin sportspersons representing Associate cricket nations. Canada has played in multiple ICC events, including ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments and ICC World Cup Qualifier competitions, and the team's squads have regularly included players with South Asian backgrounds.