Cricket legends Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar are set to appear together on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 in an episode that mixes cricket nostalgia with comedy. The episode premieres on Netflix on October 10, 2026, at 8 pm IST. Shastri makes his debut on the comedy talk show alongside Gavaskar. Comedian Sunil Grover also appears in the episode dressed as legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev, adding to the cricket-themed fun.
The episode is the third of the season. Season 5 began on September 26 with Ajay Devgn and the cast of Drishyam 3. The second episode featured Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia. This cricket special brings together two of India’s most respected cricket voices with host Kapil Sharma and his team.
Ravi Shastri Talks About Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma on the Show
Ravi Shastri shared a story about Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma during the episode. He spoke about how cricketers’ partners should be allowed in the stadium. He used Kohli and Anushka as an example.
Shastri recalled a match where Anushka came to support Virat. After scoring a century, Kohli walked onto the field and blew her a flying kiss with his bat. Shastri described Kohli’s walk as that of a “Pathaan.”
“Kohli charges out like a warrior,” Shastri said during the conversation.
This moment became a talking point on the show and is likely to be a highlight for viewers.
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Sunil Gavaskar on Facing 150 kmph Deliveries Without a Helmet
The conversation turned to cricket history when Kapil Sharma showed pictures of the formidable West Indies team. Kapil asked Sunil Gavaskar how he managed to play against some of the fastest bowlers of his era without a helmet.
Gavaskar, who faced bowlers delivering at nearly 150 kmph, answered with his trademark humor.
“Andar bheje mein kuch nahi tha,” Gavaskar joked, which translates to “There was nothing inside the brain.”
Gavaskar also spoke about his deep connection with Indian cricket. He recalled an era when playing for India was considered a major honor. He talked about facing intimidating fast bowlers without the protective equipment that modern cricketers use today.
Navjot Singh Sidhu Shares Locker Room Stories
Navjot Singh Sidhu also shared stories from his early career. He recalled being selected for India at the age of 18. He then spoke about sharing a room with then-captain Ravi Shastri. Sidhu remembered walking in on Shastri with company and being repeatedly asked to step outside. This became a humorous moment on the show.
Sidhu also reflected on how the game has changed with the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) . He recalled that summers once meant travelling to England to play cricket. Now, the IPL brings teams from around the world to India for two months of competition.
Sunil Grover Appears as Kapil Dev
Comedian Sunil Grover made a special appearance on the show dressed as Kapil Dev. Standing behind Ravi Shastri, Grover joked about the names in the scene.
“Kaafi confusion hai, Ravi ji ke aage ek Kapil Sunil aur Ravi ji ke peeche Kapil Sunil, teetar vaali baat ho gayi na yeh,” Grover said, leaving the guests and audience in laughter.
The joke played on the mix of names: Kapil Sharma (the host), Kapil Dev (the character Grover was playing), and Sunil Gavaskar (the guest). This moment added a layer of comedy to the cricket-themed episode.
Sunil Gavaskar on Retiring at 38
Sunil Gavaskar also opened up about his decision to retire from international cricket at the age of 38. He shared his thinking behind one of the biggest decisions of his career. The conversation gave viewers a look into the mind of one of India’s greatest batsmen.
The episode covers a wide range of topics, from on-field romance to locker room stories, from facing fast bowlers without a helmet to the impact of the IPL on world cricket.
What Kapil Sharma Said About Season 5
Kapil Sharma spoke about the return of the show for its fifth season. The show is being promoted as a “festival of comedy.”
“Every season, we think we have done enough masti (fun), and then we realise that we are not done yet! And somewhere I feel that’s what keeps us going,” Kapil said.
He also expressed gratitude to viewers.
“We are extremely grateful for the love our audience, world over, has given The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix, and this time around we will be celebrating the upcoming festivities wholeheartedly… be it Diwali or Christmas,” Kapil added.
How to Watch The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5
The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 streams on Netflix. The cricket special episode with Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri premieres on October 10, 2026, at 8 pm IST.
For viewers in the USA, the episode will be available on Netflix at 10:30 am ET / 7:30 am PT on October 10. Audiences in the UK can watch at 3:30 pm BST. Viewers in Canada can stream at 10:30 am ET. In Australia, the episode drops at 12:30 am AEST on October 11. Fans in India can watch at 8 pm IST on October 10.
Netflix is available in all these regions, and the episode will be accessible to all subscribers.
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