Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill passes away

The 36-year-old had featured in five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.

Amanpreet Singh Gill, who who was Virat Kohli's Under-19 team-mate passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh

The cause of death of the former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer is not yet known.

Gill featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets.

He was also part of the Punjab franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, and later served as a member of Punjab's senior selection committee.

"Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab," the Punjab Cricket Association announced on X.

"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."

Two-time World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Gill.

"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," Yuvraj posted on X.

Gill played five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.

In the longer format, he claimed the wicket of former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.

However, he did not make the Kohli-led India U-19 side that went on to win the 2008 World Cup.

(With inputs from agencies)