New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- India Test captain Shubman Gill on Tuesday expressed anguish over the large-scale devastation caused by floods in his home state of Punjab due to incessant rainfall.

The floods have affected more than 2.56 lakh people across 12 districts, displacing thousands and causing heavy losses to human lives, property, agriculture, and livestock, according to Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S Hardeep Singh Mundian.

In a post on the social media platform X, Gill wrote, "Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods. Punjab will always be stronger than any adversity, and we'll rise up from this. My prayers are with all affected families. Standing strong with my people."

Former Indian spinne...