In a moment that could easily pass as a movie scene, Indian cricketer Rajat Patidar recently shared an amusing mix-up that led to fans accidentally speaking to none other than cricketing legend Virat Kohli. The story has since gone viral, leaving netizens amused and in awe of the accidental brushes with stardom.
In a humorous interview segment, Rajat Patidar recalled having to replace his SIM card after recovering from an injury. He provided the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with a slightly erroneous number, though.
But a big twist resulted from this small error. Fans and even officials called the wrong number, thinking they were reaching Patidar, but they were actually contacting Virat Kohli himself because the wrong number was somehow connected to his contact list.
“I gave the wrong number, and people calling me were actually reaching Virat bhai by mistake,” Patidar said, laughing.
Some fans who were lucky enough to call that number thinking it was Patidar got the shock of their lives when Virat Kohli picked up the phone. Social media platforms lit up with reactions as fans began to share their side of the story.
One user wrote,
“I dialed to wish Rajat good luck, but the voice said, ‘Hello, Virat here.’ I froze. I thought it was a prank!”
Another fan shared,
“Never imagined in my life I would speak to Kohli, that too by mistake. I only wanted to tell Patidar we support him!”
While some believed it was a dream come true, others thought it was a prank or deepfake, only to realise it was indeed King Kohli on the other side of the line.
Virat Kohli, known for his composure and sense of humour, is said to have taken the situation sportingly. According to sources close to the dressing room, Kohli had a laugh about the entire mix-up and even joked with Patidar, saying:
“Next time, make sure your fans don’t come to me for your birthday wishes!”
The camaraderie between Kohli and younger players like Patidar was already evident on the field, but this incident highlighted the relaxed atmosphere within the team, even amid the pressures of international cricket.
In a cricket-crazy country like India, even a second-long interaction with a star like Virat Kohli is a memory fans will cherish forever. While the SIM card confusion has been fixed, the fans who dialed the “wrong” number ended up getting the right memory of a lifetime.
This article is based on media interviews and fan reactions. The quotes and incidents have been paraphrased for clarity.
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