Former India Under-19 cricketer Amanpreet Gill has passed away at the age of 36, leaving the cricket fraternity saddened.
Gill was part of India’s youth cricket circuit and had played alongside Virat Kohli during his Under-19 cricketing days.
Cricket fraternity mourns loss
The news of Amanpreet Gill’s death prompted emotional reactions from former teammates and members of the cricket community.
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh paid tribute to Gill, expressing grief and remembering him fondly. Tributes also poured in on social media from cricket fans and former players.
Remembered from India’s youth cricket circuit
Gill was regarded as a talented player during his time in junior cricket and represented India at the Under-19 level during an important phase of youth cricket development.
Though he did not go on to establish a long international career, many within the cricket community remembered him as a passionate cricketer who shared the dressing room with several future Indian stars.
Tributes continue online
Social media platforms witnessed an outpouring of condolences following the news of his demise, with many users sharing memories and messages of support for his family and loved ones.
The passing of former athletes at a young age often deeply affects sporting communities, particularly teammates and contemporaries who shared formative years together.
Further details surrounding his death were not immediately available