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, and how moments with international greats like Faf du Plessis and Devon Conway helped shape his game. He opens up about growing the sport at home, what drives him off the field, and the underrated power of staying humble.

It’s an honest, insightful look at the athlete behind the stats and the future of cricket in America.

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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 who he is today. From his first call-up to Team USA during a chaotic COVID window to playing in Major League Cricket alongside global names, this is a conversation that brings out the steady drive behind the quiet talent.

This is an episode for anyone curious about the new generation of cricketers making their mark in the U.S. and figuring out what it takes to build something from the ground up.

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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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