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Anukul Roy is an Indian cricketer. Know about his Wiki, Age, Biography, Family, Career, Lifestyle, Education, Net Worth & More.

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Indian Cricketer

Anukul Roy

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Biography / Overview

Anukul Roy is an Indian cricketer renowned for his left-arm orthodox spin bowling and useful lower-order batting. He gained his fame through playing a part in India's title-winning campaign in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018. Anukul, who brings discipline, consistency,and all-round talent to the table,has proven himself to be a reliable player in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Timeline & History

2017

India Under-19 Selection

Anukul Roy became a regular member of India's Under-19 setup and impressed with his all-round performances.

2018

ICC Under-19 World Cup Success

He played a crucial role in India's Under-19 World Cup-winning campaign in New Zealand. He finished among the tournament's highest wicket-takers and gained nationwide recognition

2018

IPL Contract with Mumbai Indians

Following his successful World Cup campaign, Mumbai Indians signed him in the IPL auction, marking his entry into franchise cricket

2019

Domestic Cricket Growth

He continued representing Jharkhand in domestic cricket and developed into a reliable all-rounder.

2022

Joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Anukul Roy was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders and became an important spin-bowling option for the franchise

2023

Match-Winning IPL Performances

He delivered several impactful performances for KKR and earned praise for his economical bowling

2024–2026

Consistent Domestic and IPL Performer

Anukul continued contributing for Jharkhand and KKR, strengthening his reputation as a dependable all-rounder.

Key Information

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Name Anukul Roy

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Date of Birth November 30, 1998

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Age 27 Years (as of 2026)

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Father's Name Sudhakar Roy

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Mother's Name Ranju Devi

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Spouse Unmarried

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Education He attended DAV Public School in Samastipur, Bihar, but left formal schooling around Class VIII-IX to focus on his training in Jamshedpur after shifting from Bihar

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Known For Left-arm orthodox spin bowling and all-round abilities

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Residence Jharkhand, India

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Nationality Indian

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Religion Hinduism

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Hair Color Black

Height

Height 5' 8" (173 cm)

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Weight Approximately 65-70 kg

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Eye Color Black

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Languages Known Hindi, Bengali ,English

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Net Worth estimated to be between ₹5 to ₹15 Crores

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Salary / Income IPL Contract, Domestic Cricket Salary, Match Fees, Brand Associations

Notable Highlights

ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Winner (2018):
"A key member of India's World Cup-winning squad."
Leading Wicket-Taker for India in U-19 World Cup:
"Finished among the tournament's highest wicket-takers."
IPL Career with Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders:
"Represented two of the most successful franchises in IPL history."
Consistent Domestic Performer:
"Regularly contributes for Jharkhand in domestic cricket across formats."

Personal Details

Date of Birth	November 30, 1998
Gender	Male
Father's Name	Sudhakar Roy
Mother's Name	Ranju Devi

Quick Facts

Anukul Roy was one of India's standout performers in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 and played a key role in the team's title-winning campaign.:
He is a left-arm orthodox spinner and all-rounder who represents Jharkhand in domestic cricket.:
Anukul has played in the IPL for both Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.:
He is known for his economical bowling, sharp fielding, and ability to contribute valuable runs in the lower middle order:

Skills & Expertise

Left-arm spin bowling 88%

Bowling accuracy and control 90%

Match awareness 85%

Lower-order batting 78%

Fielding skills 84%

Team contribution and consistency 87%

Early Life and Background

Anukul Roy was born on 30 November 1998, Saraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand, India. He was very keen about it from a young age and made a point of polishing his skills. His family nurtured his dream of becoming a professional cricketer. Working hard and showing up in age group cricket, he worked his way up State and National ranks. He found his way when he got a call to play for India under 19, where he showed selectors he could perform well with his spin bowling and his ability to play a meaningful role with the bat.

Playing Style

ANUKUL ROY: Anukul Roy is a control-based left-arm spinner, using accuracy, discipline and smart variations over unnecessary turns. He has done well controlling runs in the middle overs and has also been able to break partnerships when necessary. As batsman, he can even score some good runs later in the order while also helping to settle innings. His temperament and game awareness are calm and helpful for domestic cricket as well as the IPL’s.

Career Highlights

Anukul Roy has been able to produce many extraordinary performances in several sports, his most prominent being contributions to India's victory at the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup. His transition from youth cricket to domestic and IPL cricket was successful and showcases his hard work and perseverance. He's developed a reputation through the years as a reliable all-rounder who could be seen playing all of the things at hand in this sport. Summary. The story of Anukul Roy's personal growth from a Jharkhand boy cricketer to domestic and IPL all-rounder. His under-19 World Cup triumphs gave him a starting point, and he now looks set to grow to be one of India’s most talented spin-bowling all-rounders from his young age.

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Anukul Roy became nationally known during the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he ended as India’s highest wicket-taker and among the leading wicket-takers of the tournament. He made major contributions to India’s victorious World Cup campaign. Since then, he has represented Jharkhand in domestic cricket across formats and has been part of the IPL teams Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. A left-arm orthodox spinner who can also contribute with the bat, he has established himself as a bowling all-rounder in Indian domestic cricket. He has played an influential role in both state and franchise cricket, gaining valuable experience at competitive levels of the game.

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Anukul Roy Bio: Age, Career, Family, Net Worth & More

Anukul Roy is an Indian cricketer. Know about his Wiki, Age, Biography, Family, Career, Lifestyle, Education, Net Worth & More.