The Indian cricketing community is in deep mourning following the untimely demise of former Punjab medium pacer and senior selector Amanpreet Singh Gill, who passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Taking to social media, Indian batting icon Virat Kohli expressed his shock and grief over the loss of his former India Under-19 teammate. Gill, who was a vital part of the youth setup alongside Kohli in the mid 2000s, had been battling illness for the past few months. His sudden passing has triggered a wave of tributes from across the globe, with Kohli leading the fraternity in offering strength to the bereaved family.
Virat Kohli’s Emotional Post For Amanpreet Singh Gill: What Did The RCB Star Say?
Virat Kohli, who shared the dressing room with Gill during their formative years in the India Under-19 team, posted a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday morning. The bond between the two dates back to 2007, when they were both part of the Under-19 Tri-Series in Sri Lanka. Gill was a standout performer in that tournament, claiming nine wickets in five matches, including a match-winning spell of 2-14 in the final against Bangladesh, where Kohli was also a key figure.
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 🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 7, 2026
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#AmanpreetSinghGill@pcacricket
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 6, 2026
Punjab Kings Honour Amanpreet Singh Gill With Black Armbands In IPL 2026?
The respect for Gill was evident during the IPL 2026 clash between the Punjab Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday night. The entire PBKS squad took the field wearing black armbands as a mark of respect for the former franchise member. For fans and players alike, Gill’s passing at such a young age is a reminder of the fragility of life and the deep-rooted connections within the Indian domestic circuit.
Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab.
He served Punjab cricket with dedication and passion, representing teams including India Under-19s, Kings XI Punjab and Punjab.… pic.twitter.com/tpr0EwEprk
— Punjab Cricket Association (@pcacricket) May 6, 2026
Amanpreet Singh Gill leaves behind a legacy of discipline and service to Punjab cricket. While Virat Kohli and the cricket world mourn a “fallen brother,” Gill’s contributions to India’s Under-19 glory and Punjab’s selection system will not be forgotten.
