Breakfast with Champions

Breakfast with Champions

Watch Gaurav Kapur as he chats with his champion friends over breakfast. Casual, candid & breezy. A show where you see the usual faces in unusual places.

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Seasons

Yuvraj Singh - Part 1

1. Yuvraj Singh - Part 1

Air Date: 2017-04-08

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!

Yuvraj Singh - Part 2

2. Yuvraj Singh - Part 2

Air Date: 2017-04-15

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 😇.

Michael Holding

3. Michael Holding

Air Date: 2017-04-22

"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

Gary Kirsten

4. Gary Kirsten

Air Date: 2017-05-05

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!

Harbhajan Singh

1. Harbhajan Singh

Air Date: 2017-08-11

"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

Sunil Gavaskar

2. Sunil Gavaskar

Air Date: 2017-08-18

'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.

Matthew Hayden

3. Matthew Hayden

Air Date: 2017-08-25

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.

Gautam Gambhir - Part 1

4. Gautam Gambhir - Part 1

Air Date: 2017-09-04

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.

Gautam Gambhir - Part 2

5. Gautam Gambhir - Part 2

Air Date: 2017-09-08

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?

Adam Gilchrist

6. Adam Gilchrist

Air Date: 2017-09-15

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.

Ashish Nehra

7. Ashish Nehra

Air Date: 2017-09-22

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.

Abhinav Bindra

8. Abhinav Bindra

Air Date: 2017-09-29

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.

Harmanpreet Kaur

1. Harmanpreet Kaur

Air Date: 2019-04-26

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.

Ishant Sharma

2. Ishant Sharma

Air Date: 2019-05-03

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.

Mohammad Kaif

3. Mohammad Kaif

Air Date: 2019-05-10

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.

AB de Villiers

4. AB de Villiers

Air Date: 2019-05-17

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.

Vijay Shankar

5. Vijay Shankar

Air Date: 2019-05-24

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.

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan

6. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan

Air Date: 2019-05-31

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.

Jhulan Goswami

7. Jhulan Goswami

Air Date: 2019-06-07

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.

Brett Lee

8. Brett Lee

Air Date: 2019-06-14

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.

Ravichandran Ashwin

9. Ravichandran Ashwin

Air Date: 2019-06-21

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!

Kapil Dev

10. Kapil Dev

Air Date: 2019-06-28

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!

Rahul Dravid

11. Rahul Dravid

Air Date: 2019-07-05

“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!

Cheteshwar Pujara

12. Cheteshwar Pujara

Air Date: 2019-07-12

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.

KL Rahul

1. KL Rahul

Air Date: 2022-03-29

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.

Ishan Kishan

2. Ishan Kishan

Air Date: 2022-04-05

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.

Axar Patel

3. Axar Patel

Air Date: 2022-04-12

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.

Suryakumar Yadav

4. Suryakumar Yadav

Air Date: 2022-04-19

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.

Harshal Patel

5. Harshal Patel

Air Date: 2022-04-26

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.

Sanju Samson

6. Sanju Samson

Air Date: 2022-05-03

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.

Jemimah Rodrigues

1. Jemimah Rodrigues

Air Date: 2023-04-27

Yuzvendra Chahal & Kuldeep Yadav

2. Yuzvendra Chahal & Kuldeep Yadav

Air Date: 2023-05-04

Mohammed Siraj

3. Mohammed Siraj

Air Date: 2023-05-13

David Warner

4. David Warner

Air Date: 2023-05-20

Deepak Chahar

5. Deepak Chahar

Air Date: 2023-05-27

Virender Sehwag

6. Virender Sehwag

Air Date: 2023-06-03

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Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

2017-01-20

Episodes

72 (9 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

Oaktree Sports