Villager in Chhattisgarh Mistakenly Receives Calls from Cricketers Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers Due to SIM Card Mishap
In the quiet village of Madagaon, Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh, a 21-year-old man named Manish Bisi found himself in the spotlight after an unexpected turn of events. Manish, a ardent fan of cricketer Virat Kohli, unintentionally received calls from Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Yash Dayal due to a SIM card mix-up[1].
In late June, Manish bought a new SIM card from a local shop in Devbhog, Madagaon. Little did he know, the SIM card he purchased belonged to Rajat Patidar, the captain of the IPL 2025 winning team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru[2]. The SIM card had been deactivated after 90 days of inactivity and was reassigned to Manish by the telecom company, as per standard policy[3].
As Manish and his friend Khemraj were setting up WhatsApp, they noticed Rajat Patidar's display picture on the SIM card, which initially confused them. Soon, calls started coming in from the cricketers, who mistook Manish for Patidar, addressing him by his name[1].
At first, Manish and Khemraj assumed it was a prank, but the calls from top players like Kohli and de Villiers continued for about two weeks. The situation escalated until Patidar himself contacted the police and cyber cell authorities to reclaim his old number[1][2][3].
Gariaband Deputy Superintendent of Police Neha Sinha confirmed that the SIM card had been deactivated and reassigned according to telecom policy[1][2][3]. The police then visited Manish’s village, retrieved the SIM, and returned it to Patidar, with the consent of Manish and his family[1][2][3].
The return of the SIM card gave Manish and his village a surreal experience, as they interacted with cricket legends, leaving them thrilled and starry-eyed[1][2][3]. Manish, a big Virat Kohli fan, described it as unforgettable and hopes to meet Patidar someday[1][2][3].
Khemraj, excited about speaking to Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, explained to the cricketers that they had bought a new SIM card and this was their number[1]. The conversations with Kohli and de Villiers were considered a lucky occurrence by the villagers[1].
It's worth noting that there was no legal issue or fault on anyone's part in this case. Most people in Manish's village are fans of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, making this encounter even more significant for them[1]. This unexpected episode has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on Manish Bisi, his village, and the cricketing world.
- Despite being a devoted fan of cricket player Virat Kohli, Manish Bisi, a young man from a village in Chhattisgarh, found himself conversing with Kohli and other football stars from European leagues as a result of a SIM card mix-up, which brought the premier league into their otherwise quiet lives.
- In the blink of an eye, Manish Bisi, who originally planned to root for his favorite cricket team, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, found himself engaging with European football leagues through the SIM card reassignment, adding an unforeseen twist to his sports enthusiasm.
