What does it take to move abroad on a student visa and transform into a social media star?
In this episode of the SuccessVisa Podcast, we meet Abhay Singh Narayan – a YouTuber, TikToker, and influencer in Melbourne – who shares his incredible journey from cricket fields in India to creating viral content in Australia.
From Cricketer to Content Creator
Before social media fame, Abhay dedicated 10 years to professional cricket in India, playing at the state level. But COVID-19 changed everything. With opportunities in sports disrupted, he made the bold decision to move to Australia.
Once abroad, he realized cricket wasn’t possible anymore. That’s when he turned to his other passion – being in front of the camera. His journey into vlogging and content creation had officially begun.
The Start of a Social Media Career in Australia
When Abhay first arrived in Melbourne, he had:
- Less than 1,000 YouTube subscribers
- Around 12,000 Instagram followers
Instead of limiting himself to just work and studies, he decided to pursue something different. Armed with only an iPhone 12, he started documenting his student life in Australia.
His big break came with his first viral video, “First Day in Australia,” which quickly crossed 300,000+ views, giving him the momentum he needed to grow.
Abhay’s secret? Authenticity.
He believes people connect more with honesty than with staged or artificial content – and that realness helped him stand out.
Student Struggles: Work, Study & Vlogging
Like many international students, Abhay’s first years in Australia were far from easy:
- First job: House moving
- Warehouse worker: Two years, rising from picker to team lead
- Pizza Hut delivery driver: Evening shifts after long days at work
From Student to Influencer
Today, Abhay is a recognized social media personality in Melbourne, with a growing audience on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. His journey is an inspiration for students who dream of doing more than just studies and survival jobs abroad.
From cricket dreams to a content creator’s reality, Abhay’s story proves that with consistency, authenticity, and courage to try something different, success will follow.
Final Thoughts
This SuccessVisa Podcast episode with Abhay Singh Narayan is more than just a student success story – it’s about:
- Turning setbacks (like COVID) into new beginnings
- Balancing work, study, and passion projects abroad
- Using social media as a platform for growth and opportunity
Listen to the full episode and discover how Abhay built his dream life in Melbourne .