Episode 10 | Kapil Dev | Breakfast with Champions Season 6 - Summary

Summary

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The transcript is from an episode of Breakfast with Champions, a show hosted by Gaurav Kapur, where he interviews Kapil Dev, a legendary Indian cricketer and captain of the 1983 World Cup winning team. They talk about various topics such as Kapil's childhood, his cricketing career, his relationship with his teammates, his business ventures, and his involvement in the upcoming movie based on the 1983 World Cup. Kapil shares some anecdotes, jokes, and insights from his life and experiences. He also praises the actors and the director of the movie for their dedication and research. The summary ends with Kapil promoting the show and asking the viewers to like, share, and subscribe to Oaktree Sports.

Facts

1. The speaker admits to being honest and speaks openly about his life experiences.
2. He differentiates between need and greed, stating that sometimes it's the need that drives you and sometimes it's greed.
3. The speaker was advised by a senior cricketer to keep his eyes and ears open, even while sleeping.
4. He believes that learning comes from life experiences and situations, not just formal education.
5. He expresses regret for not knowing more about his opponent's innings of 175 runs, which he would have watched multiple times if he had been there.
6. The speaker admires Sunil Gavaskar, considering him a true professional.
7. He recounts a time when he was made captain of the team, stating that he was unprepared and upset, but he persevered and grew as a player.
8. He describes a humorous incident from his early cricket days, where he was given a new cricket ball to bowl with because he was taller than the other players.
9. The speaker admits to being shy when he was asked for an interview in English.
10. He expresses admiration for Roger Binny, stating that he has never seen him get angry and that he is a lovable character.
11. He recalls an incident where he was asked to bowl to Sachin Tendulkar, whom he had just seen at Brabourne stadium.
12. The speaker shares a funny story about his interaction with Viv Richards, who used to look into the bowler's eyes after hitting the ball.
13. He mentions that when facing West Indian players, the batsmen would ask the fast bowlers not to loot runs in an over but to hit boundaries once in a while.
14. The speaker recalls being married at The Lodhi hotel in Chandigarh and spending his nuptial night there.
15. He shares that he received an allowance of 500 dollars per game during his cricketing days.
16. He clarifies a rumor about having buffaloes at home for fresh milk, stating that it was true but emphasizes that he was joking when he said he never drank water.
17. He recounts a humorous conversation with his mother about having another Kapil Dev, stating that he joked that he would have had a few more sons if he had known it would matter so much.
18. He expresses his belief that cricket is not everything and that he needed to do something that would keep him as happy as he has always been.
19. He expresses his excitement about the upcoming movie on the 1983 World Cup, stating that he is happy as a fan and that Kabir Khan is doing a great job.
20. He clarifies that he doesn't get angry, even off the field. He has been angry on the field, but he never loses his temper off the field.