Rohit Sharma, Ed Sheeran to chat in special 'Breakfast with Champions' episode

Cricket and music may seem like an unlikely pairing, but two of the biggest stars from their respective fields are set to break that ritual. Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and English music sensation Ed Sheeran are coming together for a special episode of the popular Indian Cricket talk show "Breakfast with Champions."

During Sheeran's recent visit to Mumbai for a concert, the English musician used the opportunity to delve into India's love for cricket, engaging in lively discussions with Rohit and other cricket players. Their meeting blossomed into an extended chat.

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I really want to win that World Cup: Rohit Sharma

The episode, which was shot before the start of the 2024 IPL season, will see the two icons engage in a lively and insightful conversation. Rohit, the former skipper of Mumbai Indians who has lifted five IPL titles with them, is eager to add a World Cup triumph to his list of accomplishments. "I want to win that World Cup," the skipper is heard saying in a teaser clip posted by Oaktree Sports on their YouTube channel.

Host Gaurav Kapur was quick to stir the pot, predicting that India would face off Australia in the final of the 2025 World Test Championship at Lord's. However, Sheeran, who hails from England, couldn't resist to show support for his country. "What about England? We are a good team," he said.

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The popular talk show has had guests like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and even Rohit Sharma before but will be bringing in a musician for the first time. The forthcoming episode is scheduled for release on on April 12, 2024.

The camaraderie between Rohit and Sheeran was visible and their shared love for sports and music shone through as they discussed their respective fields and experiences. Sheeran, who had previously met with another Indian cricketer Shubman Gill during his stay in Mumbai, even participated in a friendly cricket match with the young star and comedian Tanmay Bhatt.