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.

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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.

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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.

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