This is how a SIM card error connected a Chhattisgarh youth with Virat Kohli, Ab de Villiers and Rajat Patidar in an unexpected turn

A truly bizarre and heart -warming story originated from a small village in Chhattisgarh, creating an unforgettable memory for two young cricket fans and a unique glimpse of interconnected, but often offers chaotic world of modern telecommunications. A simple SIM card mix-up where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar led to a surrealistic series of events, in which a few fans were on the phone with none other than cricket legends Virat Kohli And Ab de Villliers.

The incredible story of a recycled SIM card and connection to Virat Kohli, Ab de Villiers and Rajat Patidar

The unlikely story began on 28 June when a young man named Manish from the Garia band district of Chhattisgarh bought a new Jio SIM card from a local store. As standard practice, the number, which had been inactive for 90 days, was recycled and re -assigned to a new customer. Without the knowledge of Manish, the song was previously RCB captain Patidar. The mix-up became clear then Maniusfriend, KhemrajHelped him to set up WhatsApp and the photo of Patidar appeared on the new profile.

What followed was a series of phone calls that almost seemed incredible to be true. While Cricketers tried to reach Patidar, Manish and Khemraj thought they could evoke from Kohli and De Villiers. Initially thinking that it was a joke, the two friends imagined comically as if “Mrs. Dr’ni,” And they were very happy when they realized that they were indeed their heroes on the other side of the line, even if they could not understand the English of the villiers.

The case was eventually resolved when Patidar himself was called on July 15 and, after explaining the importance of his professional contacts that was linked to the number, sought help from the Madhya Pradesh Cyber Cell. Police officers confirmed that there was “No legal issue or wrong from someone’s side,” And with the full permission of Manish and his family, the SIM card was returned to his rightful owner.

“The Devbhog police came to us and asked for the SIM card back and said it was a VIP. We brought it back to them. One day a phone call was received from another song. The caller identified himself as Rajat Patidar. Khemraj was quoted by the time of India.

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A dream fulfilled and a triumphant IPL 2025 season for RCB skipper

For the two fans in the heart of this story, the short and casual contact with their idols was a dream come true. Khemraj, a dedicated fan of Kohli, was very ecstatic.

“Talking with legends like Kohli and De Villiers is something that we can’t describe. Even when it happened because of a mix, we were lucky. People just dream of seeing them, but we had to talk to them,” “ Manish’s brother, Dshbandhu Bisi was quoted by the Hindustan Times. The emotional reaction of the community also emphasized the meaning of the event, in which the brother of Manish stated that the villagers, of whom many are avid RCB fans, were overjoyed by the pure happiness of the situation.

This episode of Serendipity comes on the heels of a career-defining season for the man in the center, Rajat Patidar. In the IPL 2025 season, Patidar not only took over the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but also led them to their inaugural IPL title. In a monumental season, the 32-year-old ended with a laudable 312 runs in 15 games, while successfully breaking the long-existing Jinx of the franchise and confirmed his place in the history of the team. The incident serves as a perfect book support for his triumphant season and combines the surrealistic joy of a fan with the ultimate professional success of a player.

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