Amanpreet Singh Gill India U-19 and Punjab Cricketer Passes Away at 36 in 2026

Former India Under-19 and Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill dies at 36 in 2026

Punjab cricketer's passing The Punjab Cricket Association announced the death of Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former Punjab cricketer and former senior selection committee member. They shared their sorrow on X, sending condolences to his family and loved ones. The association expressed their deepest grief over his demise. Om Shanti. ## Tributes from cricket stars Virat Kohli shared his condolences, recalling Gill as a quiet, hardworking teammate who loved the game. He expressed his heartfelt sympathies to Gill's family and loved ones. Yuvraj Singh also posted a tribute, describing Gill similarly as a dedicated cricketer during their early playing days. Both expressed personal grief over his passing. ## Career highlights and stats Gill played six first-class matches for Punjab between 2006 and 2008, claiming 11 wickets in total. He was part of the Punjab Kings, then known as Kings XI Punjab, during the inaugural IPL season. Later, he served on Punjab's senior selection committee. His domestic career included youth one-dayers and a three-day youth Test in 2007. ## Youth career and tours Gill featured in multiple youth one-day matches and participated in a three-day youth Test for India in 2007. During that period, he traveled with the team to England, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. However, he did not make the final squad for the India Under-19 team that won the 2008 Under-19 World Cup, led by Virat Kohli.