Breakfast with Champions

"Give 'DJ' a stage and he's a star. He's a cricketer and an entertainer. He sings, dances and soaks up high pressure situations like a sponge. But how do you ruffle a person who doesn't get ruffled? Sometimes the answer is as simple as vegetarian food. That's what I did to my buddy, Dwayne Bravo. I took him to my favourite Mumbai institution, Swati Snacks, for breakfast. Bad idea? Find out for yourself!" - GK

"He's one of the most large hearted people I've met. A chat with him is full of laughs and lovely observations. He's my dear friend's father but he insists I call him Bish. I love Bish, as much as Bish loves his flock of dogs. Not only did I leave their house with a great episode, I also left with some home made mango pickle courtesy Mrs Bedi. That's the kind of family they are. Hospitable, generous and loving. The pickle is long gone, but the episode is for us to share." - GK

"I love Danny. There is no other way to put it. Danny means laughter, fun and high octane madness. Indoor spaces can't contain his energy, in fact very few outdoor spaces can either. I thought Chandni Chowk and Parathe Wali Galli could be a match! So that's where I took him. You see, Danny is always up for giving things a shot, including a massage from some very... dodgy fingers." - GK

"I've always maintained that he's a no-fuss sportsman, and a no-fuss person. Hard working, quiet and polite to a fault. I took him to one of my favourite breakfast spots in the city, and they decided to serve him an omelette as big as my head." - GK

"Zak has a habit of making you work when you're his guest. So when he offered to cook me breakfast, I was pleasantly surprised and mildly suspicious. Ajit missed the brekkie, probably because he didn't want a bucket of desi ghee injected into his veins!" - GK

"We've had some crazy laughs during the IPL and I can tell you that there's never a dull moment with Shoaib. He has no filter. What's on his mind is on his lips, almost instantly. He wakes up half way through the episode, but even half asleep, he is more entertaining than most people fully awake!" - GK

Meet the Sparta... we mean meet the guide in shining, the man who guided India in bringing back the World Cup to India in 2011. Bust all the myths about him because he is a fun-intended person who likes to trek in the Himalayas, asks his players to go see places, see the world. Get to know the story of why in spite of failure he likes to back the young players. He also talks about how parents are putting pressure on their kids and how cell phones have changed our lives. This episode tastes better with a cup of hot coffee and a crisp croissant!

"He's one of my all time favourites. Today I sit down with Mikey to talk about the glorious era of West Indies cricket, and attempt to convince him to like T20 cricket a little bit." - GK

Who is the 'Champion' of the house? Who has a better knowledge of Yuvraj Singh's career? Who is...uh ok. In this episode we talk about Yuvi's 6 sixes and what fired him up for it, he also does some 'Dance Commentary', don't know what that is? This video answers it and we talk about Cricket's Comic Star - Ashish Nehra. Uh yeah about the title... we also quiz the couple and guess who wins? Type your answers in the comments section... and no cheating please, because god's watching 😇.

Who are the biggest Misers/Kanjoos in Indian Cricket? What happened when Yuvraj Singh got to know about cancer right after the world cup win? What does he regret the most? Are you curious about the questions mentioned above as well? We have got you covered as 'Yuvi Paa' shares the most important, emotional but also the most hilarious incidents of his life. We hope you have got popcorn. He also attempts to cook... and almost sets the kitchen!

Abhinav Bindra, the man who gave a billion people goosebumps as India's flag rose high, and the athlete on the top step of the podium was India's first individual gold medal winner in the Olympics. You know the athlete, in this episode with Gaurav Kapur he opens up on losing sight synchronization 5 minutes before the Olympic final in Beijing, how the negativity helped him excel in the sport, and why is it important to learn to lose at an early stage.

Looking for crisp cricket entertainment? Ashish Nehra is the answer to all your needs. This bright and bubbly personality is on a breakfast appointment with Gaurav Kapur, where he shares his own breakfast menu, the day he ordered 40 Omelettes after the World Cup win. He goes down the memory lane when he used to travel with Viru on a scooter for practices, Dada, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh & a lot more.

Are you ready for some Gol Gappas with Gilchrist? The witty Gilly is here with Gaurav Kapur sipping some "Fruit Juice" with the champion discussing MS Dhoni and his sponsor campaigns, what made the Aussies invincible, 2001 Kolkata Test & John Wright's love for the Aussie celebration. He won't shy shining some light on the prankster 'Ricky Ponting' and the pranks he played, how he brought the best out of Andrew Symonds and Shane Warne and Matthew Hayden's delicious dishes. Don't miss the part where he mentions his first date and why he chose to watch 'Rambo' on it. Enjoy your fruit juice with this episode.

Did you know Gautam Gambhir wanted to join the army? In part 2, Gaurav Kapur talks about the early days of cricket with Gauti, sledging and banters in the game & his weakness. Do you know what triggered Shane Warne when Gautam taunted him? How is he pursuing to give back to the defence forces? What happened during the South Africa tour's flight?

If you had to make a list of the most patriotic cricketers in the country, surely there would be Gautam Gambhir in it. Gaurav Kapur sits down with 'The Second Wall' on a sunny Delhi morning at Roshnara Cricket Club - where it all started for Gauti. He remembers the day before the 2011 World Cup Final where his wife asked him, "Is it important?". Find out about his favourite breakfasts, pranks in the dressing room and his co-players exclusively in this episode.

Haydos is here with us taking a taxi ride in the famous Bombay Kaali Peeli for a classic breakfast at a classic location. The Mongoose bat ace star Matthew Hayden tells Gaurav Kapur about his family made themselves self-sustained, which helped him become a popular cook in the Australian dressing room. He explains his onions & tomatoes theory and how he applied it in cricket, his 6 hours practice session with his brother, and why he like to sit for hours behind the stumps.

'The Sunny Days' are back as Gaurav Kapur sits with the Little Master. The first person to score 10000 runs in test cricket shares some funny bits including the 'Omlettes' story. He reminisces the 1983 World Cup days and the journey, highlights the time when he got switched with another baby at birth, and will tell you the funny side of lapping the stadium in an Audi involving Ravi Shastri.

"Harbhajan has always been real and big hearted. Today he joins me in talking about his daughter, his parents and his teammates. He also memorises his wife's birthday and cracks some eggs while cracking us up with his stories" - GK

A "Dream Come True" opportunity for Rohit Sharma as he shares stories with Gaurav Kapur. He speaks about Virat's mischievous attitude, MS Dhoni's notoriousness, and his 'Bambaiya Khoon'. Humbled by Ashish Nehra's compliment for him, he also shares about his meeting with an African Rhinoceros in Kenya.

The Mumbai boy gets candid with Gaurav Kapur, talking about how he met Yuvraj Singh's sister - Ritika Sajdeh, their marriage, when he lost his kit bag on a local train. Hitman lived with his Grandparents and used to travel a long way from Borivali to Churchgate to play the game he loves. He speaks about why his Test debut got delayed by 4 years, Yuvraj Singh's aura, and a special dinner with him.

Dhakkad Dangal Queen Geeta Phogat is here with Gaurav Kapur on her terrace.

The brother duo who took IPL by storm sits down with Gaurav Kapur to uncover some unheard incidents of each other. They talk about parent's sacrifice, cheating in the gully cricket matches, Hardik's coloured hair in teenage, getting a beating from their mother. Krunal shares his love of still roaming in Mumbai streets in an Auto-Rickshaw while Hardik speaks on his obsession with Instant Noodles. The brothers in harmony though cherish the moment when Amitabh Bachchan appreciated them and congratulated their father (Video Included). Microwave your popcorn, we'll wait!

Hardik 'The Rockstar' Pandya, the ubercool, next-gen superstar is here with us today to speak in the deep end. He will speak about his debut where he got an 'ICC Code of Conduct' reprimand, brotherhood between him, Krunal & Kieron Pollard, and the MI Family. He remembers not sleeping the night before getting his first test hundred against Sri-Lanka and unlike the popular opinion initiates discipline in the Indian camp during tours. He will talk about MS Dhoni & Virat Kohli and how he gets inspired by them, until a special guest arrives.

UP's son, Chennai's pride, represents India, the only - Suresh Raina. Raina is breakfasting with Gaurav Kapur & he shares everything from Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, Gary Kirsten to camping in "haunted" England countryside in teenage. You won't miss anything when you get to know this Indian cricket's story-teller.

He's got Olympics Medals, he's a Padma Bhushan, he has won uncountable titles & honours. But do you know what he scored in terms of friendships, partnerships & sportsmanship? Hear it from Martina Hingis, Novak Djokovic, Goran Ivanisevic & Boris Becker themselves, as The Great Lee sits with Gaurav Kapur for some sunny side ups. Paes talks about Federer, Nole, Sampras, Agassi, and many of his partners. Shares about the time when he had to sleep in the locker room on a cold winter night in Germany. Explains the tough time in his near-fatal illness when he gained 52 kgs extra body mass. He speaks about the time when he almost left Tennis but do you know what inspired him? Find out...

'King Kohli' gets candid when he sits to 'Breakfast at Supper Time' with Gaurav Kapur. He talks about all his firsts starting from 1st IPL to First India Match and how destiny played a role in getting him to the Indian dressing room. He shares about the wardrobe malfunction during an ad shoot, Anushka's support in the worst phase of his career, and Social Media.

They say that a Captain knows the best about his squad. Who better to hear the unheard stories on Indian cricket dressing room, than Virat Kohli himself? Watch this episode as Gaurav Kapur and King Kohli have a Supper Time breakfast talking about what goes in the Indian Dressing Room, Dhawan's 'Accidental Celebrity Invitation', Cheat Meals, MS Dhoni... err...We won't spoil it for you. Happy watching!

4 friends go breakfasting to talk about what they love the most... Our show Breakfast with Champions, what else? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Why did we start this show? Who made Virat Kohli what he is today? Who is called Chui Mui in the Indian Cricket Team? Who will play Vinod Kambli in his Biopic? Whose beard does Dinesh Karthik like? Why is Gautam Gambhir sliding down in a kid's park? Why is Hardik Pandya trying to get into Dada's episode? Why won't Dhoni sit with us??

President of the BCCI, Dada sits down with Gaurav Kapur talking about teenage national camp days, cricket setup at home, the reason why he is a left-handed batsman even after being a right-hand dominant person. He also explores why he was shocked by his Ranji Trophy selection and rumors about his marriage. Dada gets candid in London about his ISL team acquisition and spills out some never-heard dressing room secrets in his captaincy.

Dada sits down for a cup of coffee with Gaurav Kapur. He reminisces the time of his team-building days in the Indian camp, how Viru was promoted to open and he changed the definition of an opening batsman, how he sacrificed his own batting spot for Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He talks about the confidence he had in his boys and ventures into the new young Indian team and life after retirement.

Padma Shri Mithali Raj is a woman with many world records in the game of cricket. But only a few know what went down in the making of one of the world's greatest cricketers, an inspiration to the next-gen athletes. Join us with Gaurav Kapur in Gurugram, on uncovering the best women's cricket story of how a South Indian dancer becomes the world's best!

"Tough Time Doesn't Last, Tough People Do", a phrase synonymous to VVS Laxman. The test cricket legend is here with Gaurav Kapur sharing a kettle of tea, as he speaks about his Band of Brothers - Ashish Nehra, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh & Virender Sehwag, remembering hilarious incidents. Batting with Rahul 'The Wall' Dravid when he was down with viral & his back spasm hurting, holds a special place in his heart. He also remembers pulling Dada's shirt at Lords and hails it as a statement. He has lots to talk about including Andrew Symonds, Kane Williamson & David Warner.

Who can forget DK's Nidahas Trophy Final Chronicles He is calm, a heavy hitter but did you know he has a habit of losing stuff? In this episode with Gaurav Kapur, he shares some of the hilarious incidents in Team India's dressing room, his bond with Rohit Sharma and other team members. He remembers the time when he doubted his ability to get back in the national side and speaks at lengths about Kolkata Knight Riders.

Indian Cricket's most flamboyant personality is here with us in Bangaluru. The Big Brother cherishes a trip down memory lane with Gaurav Kapur discussing cricket then and now, the 1983 World Cup squad, getting a scolding from mother after he hit 6 sixes, when he was caught drinking by the warden in the Under 19 days, and much much more!

It takes courage to be a champion & we are with one in this episode. Happy-go Parthiv is someone who you will never find complain about anything. He is one who motivates himself for the challenges thrown by life against him. From playing for India at the age of 17, travelling in trains for national selections to the Ranji Trophy-winning captain of Gujarat. From an Adam Gilchrist fan to Sunil Gavaskar's wonder, Parthiv tells you the tale... don't move even for a second.

Hardship, determination, and talent promoted Rashid Khan to become the world's best in a war country. He started as a batsman but fate diverted him to what he is best known for. In this episode, Rashid shares endearing stories about his home in Afganistan, his nephews' and mother's love towards him, and how he learned to play cricket from his brother.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar sheds his shy image in one of the most candid sit-downs, with Gaurav Kapur. He explores why he became a bowler, spats from his sister, getting the god of cricket out on a golden duck, pranks that go around in the Indian dressing room, and answering wife Nupur's career-related questions.

'Subeh 5 baje ki practice, Under-19 ki century, Dilli ke Chole Kulche' are explored as we go breakfasting with Yuzvendra Yuzi Chahal. He opens up about the feeling when he first wore the Indian Jersey, his special bond with Rohit & Virat, and how his parents named him.

A nice breakfast morning in Hyderabad and Gaurav Kapur is sitting with the 'Gabbar' and his family to talk about his initial career days, debut delay, getting Yuvraj Singh out. Family man Dhawan sits down with wife Ayesha to discuss his role in house affairs. Meanwhile, he also discusses nuanced teenage days, jumping out of the house with the help of sisters and his hobbies.

ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year recipient sits down with Gaurav Kapur for a meal 'bhel-prepared'. 'Bhaiya ki Carbon Copy' Smriti endears sleeping and playing on Playstation when on tours. She will indulge in conversations about Jhulan Goswami, Harmanpreet Kaur and fellow cricketers, and will subtly indulge you in her favourite topics about food - the love for Sambha Bhel, Vada Pav & Masterchef Australia.

Sachin "The Statsman" Tendulkar will answer questions asked by Gaurav Kapur in this episode. You will be surprised to find the details of those answers. Our Vada Pav breakfast with the Master Blaster continues as he speaks about the time he soaked Dada in the water while sleeping, How he identified Dhoni's vision and the emotions running through his mind during retirement.

Little Master gets cozy in this episode, sharing childhood memories such as falling from a mango tree when Sunny Gavaskar & Vengsarkar visited him early in his career & first match against Pakistan. He explains why he chose a heavier bat and discusses some vada pav stories with us!

Our next champion, Cheteshwar Pujara talks about a photo that changed his life and propelled him into cricket. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur he shares mid-wicket tales, his favourite cheat meals, a few nicknames that make you go “what?”, and loads of fun anecdotes from his personal and professional life.

“The wall”, “Jam”, and one of the most well known good boys in Indian cricket. In this episode get to know the other side of our next champion. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Rahul Dravid tries to dispel his good boy image, shares how his test journey came true, his days in the “Fab 5”, and how he works to inspire the next generation of cricket. You can’t miss this one!

This episode is all about the good old days of cricket, and who better to take us through it than the legend himself. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Kapil Dev talks about some of his dearest moments and people. He speaks candidly about some of his peers, the moments that changed his life, and a few laughs along the way. Don't miss out on this one!

Known to be quite reserved on the field, here’s a candid peek into the mind of our next champion. This episode has a lot of exciting little stories, from a high school love story to a dramatic delivery tale. In a breakfast conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Ravichandran Ashwin is joined by his "butter" half, Prithi Narayan. Don’t miss out on this one!

Our next champion's resume is quite interesting to say the least. He has worked as a suit salesman, collaborated with a Bollywood legend, and done a stint as a pig handler! The 50th episode of Breakfast with Champions also happens to be the most fast-paced one. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Brett Lee takes a walk down memory lane and talks about his long-term affair with India.

Her journey from a volunteer ball-girl at the 1997 Women's World Cup to representing the country at the 2017 Women's World Cup final is both remarkable and inspirational. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Jhulan Goswami shares her aspirations about women's cricket in the country, her passion for the sport, and stories about some of the amazing humans she's encountered through her meritorious career.

From teenage to parenthood, our next two champions share a special partnership both on and off the field. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan open up about their mid-wicket tales, their extended family, and a few inside jokes. You’ll need to grab some popcorn because this one’s going to be quite a show.

It doesn’t get more ‘Paavam’ than this. Our next champion, Vijay Shankar is part of India’s ICC World Cup 2019 squad. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, he talks about family, friendships, failures and a lot more.

One of India’s most beloved adopted sons, AB de Villiers is all heart in his conversation with Gaurav Kapur. Get a full 360 degree view into the life of this cricket superstar. Watch him talk about his passions, family and some absolutely hilarious little tales.

You can’t talk about Indian fielding without mentioning the name of our next champion. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Mohammad Kaif talks all things cricket. This is a special one for all our cricket aficionados.

Known for the heights of his career, and his height in real life, this player from Delhi became quite the meme sensation in 2017. In conversation with Gaurav Kapoor, Ishant Sharma talks about the hilarious moments on field, and the hearty moments in life.

Now how do we describe our first champion? Punjabi music, playstation marathons, and heaps of positivity. We’re starting off with the endearing Harmanpreet Kaur and some breakfast of course! On the menu are loads of cricket crumbs, with a side of sixes, and a pinch of rebellion. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, she takes us back to how it all started.

While our next Champion is usually mild mannered on the field, he unleashed his mischievous streak on our show. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Sanju Samson talks about his love for Kerala fish curries, the role Rahul Dravid has played in his life and what makes the Royals such a special franchise.

Our next Champion has kept his philosophical side as well hidden as his slower ball. But in conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Harshal Patel opens up about his incredible life journey from a blue-collar job to the Purple Cap and the lessons he learnt along the way. Packed with wisdom and wit, it’s an episode that’ll make you introspect.

Our next Champion arrived fashionably late to the international stage. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Suryakumar Yadav dives into the journey that saw him make his India debut at 30, the mentors who helped him along the way and how his marriage was the turning point of his career. Goosebumps guaranteed.

While our next Champion usually stays quiet during team meetings, we had him spinning tales on our show. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Axar Patel lifts the lid on life at DC, the role his grandmother played in career, his two spellings and his spell against England. It’s a wholesome conversation with a wholesome cricketer.

Our next Champion has a habit of making explosive debuts and this one is no different. Tales of dressing room banter, childhood mischief and interactions with seniors flow as freely as the runs off his bat. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, Ishan Kishan runs riot in an episode that will have you in splits.

Despite all that he has achieved in the game, our first champion's mother wanted him to complete his degree during lockdown. From using tattoos as visas to fitness tips from Suniel Shetty, the first episode of Season 7 is a KLassy one. In conversation with Gaurav Kapur, KL gets candid and opens up about the person that exists behind the cool exterior.

Shafali Verma, a young cricket prodigy, opens up about her challenging journey, from the heartbreak of being dropped from the team to her triumphant return as the Player of the Final in India's historic 2025 World Cup win. She shares emotional moments, including crying after a poor semifinal performance and the surprise call-up to the World Cup squad. The video also delves into her childhood, where she disguised herself as a boy to play cricket and her inspiring encounter with her idol, Sachin Tendulkar. She emphasizes the importance of education and reflects on the significant growth and changes in women's cricket.