Rescued Morecambe hire first Sikh manager in British pro football
The Shrimps, who play in the fifth-tier of English football, were taken over by investment group Panjab Warriors on Sunday, ending uncertainty over their future.
Within hours of taking charge, the new owners sacked manager Derek Adams on Monday.
At just 30, Ashvir also becomes the youngest manager in the top five tiers of English football.
Despite having never previously managed at senior level, he previously worked under Kolo Toure at Wigan and as an assistant to Cesc Fabregas during his time with the youth team at Italian side Como.
"I have been fortunate to work and learn from some incredible people, and I'm especially grateful to Kolo and Cesc," Ashvir told the BBC earlier this year.
"I know what world-class standards look like, how to lead with clarity, and how to develop a team with a real identity."
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