Virat Kohli in sorrow (Photo-PTI)
The player with whom Virat Kohli played in Under-19 cricket has died suddenly. The name of this player is Amanpreet Gill who used to play for Punjab. This player passed away at the age of just 36. When Virat Kohli got the news of Amanpreet Gill’s death, he was deeply shocked. Virat Kohli has expressed deep grief over the death of Amanpreet. He said that he was deeply shocked to hear about the death of this player. Virat paid tribute to him by posting on social media.
Virat was shocked by the death of his friend
Condoling the news of Amanpreet Gill’s death, Virat Kohli wrote, ‘I am deeply shocked to hear the news of Amanpreet Gill’s demise. I pray for his family and close ones that they get the strength to bear this loss. may his soul 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
Deeply 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
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 7, 2026
How did Amanpreet Gill die?
Amanpreet Gill was ill for a long time. He was undergoing treatment for 6 months but the doctors could not tell him. Let us tell you that Amanpreet Gill played for India in the Under-19 Tri Series in Sri Lanka. Virat Kohli and Manisha Pandey also played in that series. Amanpreet had taken 9 wickets in five matches of the series. Amanpreet Gill also played Ranji Trophy for Punjab, in which he took 11 wickets in 6 matches. Gill played his last first class match against Mumbai in 2008. After that he was not selected in the team. Gill made his first class debut against Mumbai and Rohit Sharma also played in that match. Amanpreet Gill had dismissed Rohit Sharma in that match. This player had taken 4 wickets in the very first match.
