Tragic Loss in Indian Cricket: Amanpreet Singh Gill Passes Away at 36

The Indian cricket community is in mourning following the sudden death of Amanpreet Singh Gill at the age of 36. A former member of the Punjab Kings and the India U-19 team, Gill's passing has elicited heartfelt tributes from notable players, including Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh. Known for his dedication and talent, Amanpreet's contributions to cricket will be remembered. This article explores his life, career, and the impact of his loss on the cricketing fraternity.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 7, 2026, 14:00 IST

A Sudden Departure from the Cricketing World

The Indian cricket community was left in shock following the untimely death of former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill, who passed away at the age of 36 on May 6 (Wednesday). Amanpreet was a notable member of the India U-19 team alongside Virat Kohli. In the wake of this tragic news, Kohli took to social media to express his sorrow and pay tribute to his former teammate. On his X account, he shared, "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."

Tributes from the Cricketing Community

Yuvraj Singh and PCA Remember Amanpreet Gill

The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) also expressed their condolences, highlighting Amanpreet's contributions as a former member of the Punjab Senior Selection Committee. They stated, "Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time." Yuvraj Singh, who played alongside Amanpreet for Kings XI Punjab and in domestic cricket, shared his grief on social media, 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. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Om Shanti."

Amanpreet Singh Gill: A Brief Biography

Who Was Amanpreet Singh Gill?

Amanpreet Singh Gill was born on September 16, 1989, and was known for his skills as a right-arm medium-fast bowler and right-handed batsman. He represented both the India U19 team and the Punjab Domestic Cricket Team. Amanpreet was a gifted bowler who shared the field with notable players like Saurabh Tiwary, Ravindra Jadeja, and Virat Kohli. Although he played only six first-class matches, he secured an IPL contract with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2009, remaining with the team until 2010. Despite being part of a squad that included cricket legends such as Yuvraj Singh and Brett Lee, he unfortunately did not get the chance to play in the IPL.