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âShocked and saddenedâ: Virat Kohli mourns death of former teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill
TL;DR
Virat Kohli mourns the death of former teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill, who passed away at 36 in Chandigarh. Kohli expressed his grief and condolences via social media.
Key points
- Virat Kohli mourns Amanpreet Singh Gill's death
- Gill passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh
- Kohli shared emotional condolences on social media
- Gill played six first-class matches for Punjab
- He was part of the inaugural IPL season with Kings XI Punjab
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NEW DELHI: India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting star Virat Kohli led tributes for former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill after the ex-India Under-19 pacer passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Kohli, who shared the dressing room with Gill during their early days in Indiaâs Under-19 setup, expressed shock and grief over the untimely demise in an emotional social media post.
âShocked and saddened to hear about Amanpreet Gillâs passing. Sending prayers and strength to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace. Om Shanti,â Kohli wrote on X.
Gill, a right-arm medium pacer, represented Punjab in six first-class matches and was also part of the inaugural IPL season with Kings XI Punjab.
He represented India in several youth ODIs and a three-day youth Test in 2007, touring England, Malaysia and Sri Lanka during his junior cricketing years. However, he narrowly missed out on selection for Indiaâs victorious 2008 Under-19 World Cup squad captained by Kohli.
Cricket fraternity pays tribute
The Punjab Cricket Association also issued a heartfelt statement mourning Gillâs demise and remembering his contribution to Punjab cricket.
âThe Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad loss of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member of the Senior Selection Committee, Punjab. He served Punjab cricket with dedication and passion, representing teams like India Under-19s, Kings XI Punjab, and Punjab,â the PCA said.
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan also shared a message of condolence.
âDeeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill at such a young age. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and everyone who knew him. Om Shanti,â Dhawan wrote on X.
Meanwhile, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh remembered Gill as a âquiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game.â
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âShared 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,â Yuvraj posted.
Q&A
What was the cause of Amanpreet Singh Gill's death?
The cause of Amanpreet Singh Gill's death has not been disclosed in the available information.
How did Virat Kohli pay tribute to Amanpreet Singh Gill?
Virat Kohli paid tribute by expressing his shock and sadness on social media, sending prayers to Gill's family.
What was Amanpreet Singh Gill's cricketing career like?
Amanpreet Singh Gill was a right-arm medium pacer who played six first-class matches for Punjab and participated in the inaugural IPL season with Kings XI Punjab.
