Game On With Grace

It’s been a remarkable couple of years for Ryan Rickelton. After helping South Africa lift the ICC World Test Championship and producing some of the finest performances of his career, Ryan joins Grace Hayden for a conversation that goes far beyond the numbers. He reflects on what it’s like to open the batting alongside Rohit Sharma for the Mumbai Indians, the pressure and responsibility that come...

Walking away from a lifelong dream isn’t easy. But for USA cricket star Saurabh Netravalkar, stepping away from the game he loved ultimately led him right back to it. In this episode of Game On with Grace, host Grace Hayden sits down with one of the most fascinating figures in world cricket. Saurabh opens up about growing up in Mumbai’s highly competitive cricket system, representing India at Unde...

Success at the highest level often comes down to the choices made long before the spotlight arrives. In this episode of Game On with Grace , Grace Hayden sits down with Laura Wolvaardt, captain of the South African women's cricket team, to discuss the life-changing decision to choose cricket over medical school and the journey that followed.  From making her international debut at just 16 years ol...

Few athletes in world cricket have earned respect quite like Kane Williamson. Calm under pressure, measured in his leadership, and quietly driven, Kane has built a career defined by consistency, humility, and resilience. In this episode of Game On with Grace , Grace Hayden sits down with the former New Zealand captain to talk about the moments that shaped him both on and off the field. From growin...

In this episode of Game On with Grace , host Grace Hayden sits down with her father, Australian legend Matthew Hayden, for a conversation that goes far beyond the highlight reel. From growing up on a farm in regional Australia to battling through years of setbacks before finally cementing his place in the national side, Hayden shares the parts of his journey that often go unseen. They revisit the...

In this episode of Game On with Grace , Grace Hayden sits down with World Cup-winning England cricketer Alex Hartley to talk through the reality of life in professional sport, both during and after it. Alex takes us back to the 2017 World Cup final at Lord’s, what that moment actually felt like, and why success didn’t necessarily make things easier. She opens up about the pressure, self-doubt, and...

At just 19 years old, Yuvraj Samra is already making headlines in international cricket. In this episode of Game On with Grace , Grace Hayden sits down with Yuvraj to talk about what it’s really like building a cricket career this early. From playing in a T20 World Cup to adjusting to life as a professional, he shares how he’s learning to handle both the opportunities and the pressure that come wi...

From his humble beginnings in New Jersey to opening the batting for the USA at international tournaments, Saiteja Mukkamalla is quickly becoming one of the most reliable young faces in American cricket. In this episode of Game On with Grace , host Grace Hayden chats with Saiteja about his journey through a still-growing cricket system in the U.S., what it's like preparing for the T20 World Cup, an...

Balancing a degree in computer science with international cricket isn’t exactly common, but that’s just a regular week for Team USA all-rounder Sanjay Krishnamurthi. In this episode of Game On with Grace, host Grace Hayden speaks with the rising star about growing up across two continents, adjusting to life in the U.S. after years in India, and how his love for both coding and cricket has shaped w...

In this episode of Game On with Grace , we get to know one of the brightest all-rounders in American cricket, on and off the field. Grace sits down with Utkarsh to talk about everything from his move from Pune to North Carolina, to becoming vice-captain of the U19 USA squad, and the unlikely rise of cricket in a country where the sport is still growing. They discuss his international debut at just...

From backyard cricket in suburban Toronto to scoring an ODI century and walking out at a World Cup, this is a story about building a career from the ground up, in a country still finding its place in global cricket. In this episode of Game On with Grace , Grace Hayden sits down with Canadian all-rounder Harsh Thaker to talk about life on and off the field. Born in India but raised in Canada, Harsh...

For more than a decade, one of cricket’s most consistent forces has been showing up on the biggest stages. But it’s what happens beyond the boundary that reveals the full story, a deep connection to Barbados, the friendships that kept him grounded, the weight of early leadership, and the calm he’s found far from the spotlight. In this episode of Game On with Grace , I sit down with former West Ind...

In this episode of Game On with Grace , host Grace Hayden chats with England’s fearless opener Phil Salt, fresh off back-to-back T20I hundreds, IPL glory, and his latest stint in the Abu Dhabi T10. Known for his aggressive batting style and confident presence at the crease, Phil has become one of the most exciting players in modern cricket. Grace and Phil talk about growing up between Wales and Ba...

In this episode of Game On with Grace , host Grace Hayden sits down with former South African captain and current SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith. Graeme became the youngest Test captain in South African history at just 22 and went on to lead his country for more than a decade, guiding his team to over 50 Test victories. Grace and Graeme talk about growing up in the South African cricket sys...

Andre Fletcher has played cricket in every corner of the world. But it’s what drives him off the field, faith, family, cooking, and a lifelong love of Grenada — that shapes who he really is. In this episode of Game On with Grace , I chat with the man they call "The Spiceman" about the real stuff. The 2016 T20 World Cup win, growing up in a hyper-competitive family of athletes, and what it’s like o...

In this episode of Game On with Grace , Grace Hayden sits down with global T20 cricketer Chris Green, a player whose story stretches far beyond the pitch. Born in South Africa and raised in Australia, Chris has built a unique career spanning the Big Bash League, CPL, IPL, and more, earning a reputation as one of the sport’s most consistent spin-bowling all-rounders. The conversation traces his jou...

From the footy fields of Melbourne to the roaring stadiums of U.S. college football, Archie Wilson’s story is one of bold moves and unexpected turns. Host Grace Hayden sits down with the Nebraska Cornhuskers punter to talk about his viral press conference moment, adjusting to life 15,000 kilometers from home, and the unique Aussie pipeline shaping American football. Archie opens up about family, p...

What does it really take to make it and stay at the top of the T20 game? In this episode of Game On with Grace , host Grace Hayden sits down with Chriss Lynn, one of the most feared power hitters in global cricket. Known for his six-hitting power and experience across the IPL, Big Bash, and beyond, Lynn opens up about the mental and physical demands of professional cricket, how he’s adapted his ga...

We're kicking things off with a legend! In the very first episode of Game On with Grace , host Grace Hayden welcomes cricket icon Adam Gilchrist. Widely known as one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen in the sport's history, Gilly shares stories from the field, moments of self-doubt, and how he found purpose beyond cricket. They talk about the mental side of sport, the power of teammates, and ho...