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Former Punjab Kings cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill has passed away at the age of 36, causing a wave of mourning in the Indian cricket world. The former fast bowler had represented the India Under-19 team and IPL Had also played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). He died on Wednesday, 6 May. He was ill for the last 6 months and died due to serious illness. This news is really very sad for Indian cricket.

Born in Chandigarh in September 1989, Amanpreet also served as a member of the senior selection committee of Punjab after his cricket career. His sudden demise has come as a big shock to the Punjab cricket world. Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) issued an official statement expressing its condolences, saying, “Punjab Cricket Association expresses its deep sorrow on the demise of former Punjab cricketer and senior selection committee member Amanpreet Singh Gill.” Expressing its condolences to his family, the association said, “We pray for the peace of the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time.”

The funeral took place at 4 o’clock
PCA also informed that the last rites of Amanpreet Singh Gill will be performed at Manimajra crematorium in Chandigarh at 4:00 pm on Wednesday. The news of Amanpreet’s demise has shocked the Punjab cricket world. This talented fast bowler, Amanpreet was a part of the India Under-19 team in the Under-19 Tri-Series held in Sri Lanka in 2007, in which Bangladesh was also included. Future Indian stars Virat Kohli and Manish Pandey were also present in that team.

Amanpreet’s career
Amanpreet took nine wickets in five matches in that tournament and played an important role in giving India a big win of 129 runs by taking match-winning bowling of 2/14 against Bangladesh Under-19 in the final. In domestic cricket, he played six first-class matches for Punjab between the 2006–07 and 2008–09 Ranji Trophy seasons. Even though his cricket career did not last long, his association with the game continued as a selector and administrator. His death is being considered a big loss for Punjab cricket.