Amanpreet Gill Dies at 36, Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh Lead Tributes

Former Punjab cricketer and India Under 19 pacer Amanpreet Gill passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh, leaving the Indian cricket fraternity in shock. Gill, who represented Punjab and was part of the India U 19 setup alongside Virat Kohli, was also associated with Kings XI Punjab during the early years of the IPL.

The Punjab Cricket Association confirmed the news and paid tribute to Gill’s contribution to domestic cricket and Punjab’s cricket structure, where he also served as a senior selection committee member.

Tributes poured in from former teammates and members of the cricket community soon after the news emerged. Virat Kohli wrote on social media, “Shocked and saddened to hear about Amanpreet Gill’s passing. Sending prayers and strength to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace. Om Shanti.”

Former India all rounder Yuvraj Singh also shared an emotional message, saying, “Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game.”

Punjab Kings players reportedly wore black armbands during their IPL fixture as a mark of respect for the former cricketer.

Gill was regarded as a disciplined medium pacer during his domestic career and remained closely connected with Punjab cricket even after stepping away from active competition. Reports indicate he had been battling illness in recent months, though no official cause of death has been confirmed.

Sportscape feels that Amanpreet Gill’s passing is a reminder of the many domestic cricketers whose contributions often remain outside the spotlight despite shaping India’s cricket ecosystem.

The emotional tributes from former teammates underline the deep personal bonds built within domestic cricket beyond fame and international success.