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 16, his thoughts on the upcoming Under-19 World Cup, and what it felt like to become the youngest U.S. men’s player to score a 50 in international cricket. But it’s not all stats and scorecards. We also learn about his competitive streak in pickleball, why fielding is his first love, and how a concrete pitch in his backyard kept him going during the pandemic.

This is a candid look at a rising talent who’s as thoughtful as he is driven. Tune in now!

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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 shares how a neighbor introduced him to the game, how his dad became his fiercest coach and critic, and how it feels to represent a rising cricket nation.

They cover the emotional toll of missing a World Cup through injury, the pride of earning ODI status for Canada, and why ODI cricket still holds a special place in his heart. There’s also plenty of chat about movies on tour, weather obsessions, card game rivalries and what it really means to wear the Maple Leaf on the world stage.

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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 Indies captain and world-class all-rounder Jason Holder for a real conversation about the ups, downs, and everything in between. We get into the pressure of taking over the national team at 23, how losing the captaincy hit him harder than expected, and what it showed him about loyalty and character, both on and off the field. He also shares his thoughts on honesty in sport, leadership dynamics, and why some lessons only come when the spotlight dims.

This one’s full of perspective, grit, and the kind of conversation that reminds you sport is only part of the story.

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