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In heartbreaking news, Virat Kohli’s India Under-19 teammate and former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh. His shocking death has left Indian cricket in shock, as the cause of his death is yet to be known.
The pacer represented the Punjab cricket team in domestic cricket and scalped 11 wickets in six first-class matches. Amanpreet was also part of Kings XI Punjab during the first IPL season. He also served as a member of Punjab’s senior selection committee.
Virat Kohli shares emotional message after Amanpreet Singh Gill’s demise
After hearing the tragic news, Virat Kohli shared an emotional message on social media for his former teammate. Kohli said he was shocked and deeply saddened by Amanpreet’s passing and prayed for strength for his family during this difficult time.
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Virat Kohli posted, X: “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. 🙏”
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
Yuvraj Singh and PCA pay emotional tribute to Amanpreet Singh Gill
Legendary Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid emotional tribute to his former Punjab teammate Gill. The two-time World Cup winner called Gill a 'hardworking cricketer'.
He posted on X: “Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Sharing 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."
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
Earlier, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) had confirmed the demise of former selector Amanpreet Singh Gill on its social media handle and shared that the cremation will take place on Thursday at 4:00 PM at Manimajra Cremation Ground, Chandigarh.
The PCA posted on X: “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. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time. 🙏”
Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab.
— Punjab Cricket Association (@pcacricket) May 6, 2026
He served Punjab cricket with dedication and passion, representing teams including India Under-19s, Kings XI Punjab and Punjab.… pic.twitter.com/tpr0EwEprk
Virat Kohli in blazing form but RCB face huge top-two test against LSG
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has been in great form for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2026, where he has so far amassed 379 runs in 9 games at an average of over 54 and a strike rate of over 165. RCB is now gearing up to face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 7 in their next IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
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Well, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are standing at a very crucial point in IPL 2026. The defending champions’ upcoming game against the LSG can completely change their season. While RCB are still favorites to reach the playoffs, this match has become extremely important for their top-two finish.
At the moment, RCB ranked third on the points table with 12 points from 9 games, but the competition for the top-two finish is tight. If RCB manage to beat LSG, they will take a big step towards finishing in the top two, which gives teams a huge advantage in the playoffs.
But if they lose, things could suddenly become difficult for them. Even after a defeat against LSG, RCB may still qualify for the playoffs, but teams finishing in the top two get an extra chance to reach the final, so this match matters a lot to them to get that benefit.
