Rising star Arjun Nimmala’s journey from cricket to baseball

Neetu Garcha sits down for a chat with Arjun Nimmala, a rising star in the Toronto Blue Jays and one of the few professional baseball players of Indian descent. At just 19 years old, Nimmala's path to the diamond began not in a baseball dugout, but on a cricket field in Florida. Raised by Indian-born parents, his journey weaves together sport, culture, and ambition. From his earliest days with a bat to playing under the lights on South Asian Heritage Night in Vancouver, Nimmala opens up about identity, breaking stereotypes, and chasing his MLB dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices