Game On With Grace

The Making of a World Champion with Ryan Rickelton

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 with life at the top of the order, and the mindset behind his career-best 259 at Newlands. Along the way, Ryan shares stories from the road, talks about growing up with a love for Australian cricket, and explains why returning home to South Africa never loses its meaning. From winning on the biggest stage to navigating the challenges that come with life as a professional cricketer, Ryan shares the moments, lessons, and experiences that have shaped his journey so far.  Tune in to get to know the person behind one of South Africa’s standout players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Mumbai to Team USA with Saurabh Netravalkar

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 Under-19 level, and making the difficult decision to leave the sport behind when opportunities stopped coming his way. What followed was a move to the United States, a computer science degree at Cornell University, a career in Silicon Valley, and eventually an unexpected second chance at international cricket. From his unforgettable Super Over against Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup to balancing family life, software engineering, and professional sport, Saurabh shares the mindset that helped him navigate setbacks, embrace new opportunities, and become one of the faces of USA cricket. This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and why sometimes the path you never planned turns out to be the one that changes everything.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 Under-19 level, and making the difficult decision to leave the sport behind when opportunities stopped coming his way. What followed was a move to the United States, a computer science degree at Cornell University, a career in Silicon Valley, and eventually an unexpected second chance at international cricket. From his unforgettable Super Over against Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup to balancing family life, software engineering, and professional sport, Saurabh shares the mindset that helped him navigate setbacks, embrace new opportunities, and become one of the faces of USA cricket. This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and why sometimes the path you never planned turns out to be the one that changes everything. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Medical School to Cricket Captain with Laura Wolvaardt

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 old to leading her country on the sport's biggest stages, Laura reflects on the challenges of growing up in elite cricket, the responsibilities of captaincy, and the lessons learned through both success and disappointment.  It's a thoughtful and engaging conversation about ambition, resilience, leadership, and what it takes to perform at the highest level while staying true to yourself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Staying Grounded at the Top with Kane Williamson

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 growing up sports-obsessed in Tauranga to leading New Zealand through some of cricket’s biggest stages, Kane reflects on the mindset behind elite performance and the lessons that came through both victory and heartbreak. It’s an honest and reflective episode about leadership, longevity, and finding balance inside one of the world’s most demanding sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Cricket’s Golden Era with Matthew Hayden

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 defining 2001 India tour, the mindset shift that changed everything, and what it felt like to be part of one of the most formidable teams in cricket history. Hayden also opens up about the intensity of Australia’s golden era, the internal competition that shaped it, and why that environment made the team nearly unstoppable. Now working as a coach in the IPL, he reflects on how the modern game has evolved, from player pathways to the rise of franchise cricket, and why staying connected to the fundamentals still matters. It’s an honest, personal look at legacy, pressure, family, and the moments that define a career, on and off the field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.