Top 3 cricketers who own successful restaurants

Cricketers have to maintain peak fitness to remain at the top of the game throughout their careers. They undergo rigorous training sessions and also maintain a healthy diet to prepare for long hours in the field. However, despite being on strict nutrition programs, most players are food lovers who eagerly await the off-season to satiate their taste buds.

Some players even take their love for food to the next level by giving their fans a chance to have their favourite dishes at their restaurant chains. While some players are in the fashion business, a few have also delved into the culinary industry. Here are three famous cricketers who own restaurants:

1. Shikhar Dhawan

The left-handed opener made his India debut in 2010, but he found success during his second stint with the Indian team in 2013. Dhawan was a regular mainstay in the team for a number of years, scoring runs across all three formats. He even entered the restaurant business and owns the Flying Catch in Dubai, a sports café and restaurant known for its vibrant ambience and delicious cuisine.

2. Kapil Dev

The legendary India captain is credited for putting Indian cricket on the world stage after leading them to their maiden World Cup triumph in 1983. Having spent a large part of his growing years in Haryana, a state that doesn’t shy away from gorging on its food, Kapil is a known epicure. He owns a sports-themed restaurant chain named Kapil Dev’s Eleven, located in Patna.

3. Virat Kohli

The star India batter has been a match-winner for his team for a number of years and continues to be at the top of his game. Being a true ‘Delhi guy’ at heart, Virat Kohli was a big foodie before he decided to make a major lifestyle shift to achieve the peak fitness he’s known for today. However, from time to time, he continues to explore his love for food and has opened ‘One 8 Commune’, a restaurant and bar chain offering a variety of global cuisines across India.