About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. Harmanpreet Kaur
Aired 26 April 2019 • 20 min
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.
2. Ishant Sharma
Aired 3 May 2019 • 24 min
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.
3. Mohammad Kaif
Aired 10 May 2019 • 20 min
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.
4. AB de Villiers
Aired 17 May 2019 • 27 min
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.
5. Vijay Shankar
Aired 24 May 2019 • 20 min
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.
6. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan
Aired 31 May 2019 • 22 min
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.
7. Jhulan Goswami
Aired 7 June 2019 • 22 min
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.
8. Brett Lee
Aired 14 June 2019 • 28 min
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.
9. Ravichandran Ashwin
Aired 21 June 2019 • 24 min
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!
10. Kapil Dev
Aired 28 June 2019 • 27 min
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!
11. Rahul Dravid
Aired 5 July 2019 • 27 min
“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!
12. Cheteshwar Pujara
Aired 12 July 2019 • 24 min
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.