On May 6, 2026, the cricket world received sad news with the demise of former Punjab cricketer and India Under-19 player. Amanpreet Singh Gill In Chandigarh at the age of 36.
Amanpreet was a part of India’s promising Under-19 setup during his playing days and shared the dressing room with many future international cricketers. His untimely demise has left the cricket community in shock and grief. This news deeply affected many people who knew him, including his former teammates, Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli paid tribute to Amanpreet Singh Gill
Amanpreet was a right-arm medium fast bowler who represented India in the under-19 circuit alongside Virat Kohli. Ravindra Jadeja, Manish PandeyAnd others. He was part of the team during the Under-19 Tri-Series in Sri Lanka in 2007 and showed talent as a dynamic fast bowler.
Although he did not break into the senior India team like some of his teammates, Gill played domestic cricket for Punjab, featuring in the inaugural IPL season with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and later served on Punjab’s senior selection committee.
Kohli shared a heartfelt message on social media, saying he was “shocked and saddened” by the untimely loss. He expressed his condolences to Amanpreet’s family and loved ones while remembering their time together in the Under-19 setup.
Here is the post:
Shocked and saddened to hear about the demise of Amanpreet Gill. Sending prayers and strength to his family and loved ones. rest in peace. Om Shanti🙏
– Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 7 May 2026
A calm and dedicated cricketer
Those who played with him described Amanpreet as a calm, hard-working and passionate person who loved the game. His sudden demise has left the cricket community in mourning, with many former players and associations paying tribute to him.
Kohli’s tribute highlights the strong bonds formed during the early days of a cricketer’s career. Even though Kohli has achieved great heights in international cricket, he still remembers and respects his teammates from his junior days.