Former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill passed away on Wednesday at the age of 36.
Amanpreet, a right-arm medium pacer, played six First-Class matches between 2006 and 2008, picking 11 wickets and scoring 42 runs with the bat.
He also played for the Indian U-19 team in 2007, alongside the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Piyush Chawla. He featured in six Youth ODIs, picking nine wickets at an impressive average of 14.11. He also took three wickets in two Youth Tests.
“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. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones,” Punjab Cricket Association posted on social media platform. X on Wednesday.
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh also mourned Amanpreet’s passing.
“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,” he wrote in his X post.
Published on May 07, 2026
