Overview
Anukul Roy is an Indian cricketer who plays primarily as a left-arm orthodox spin bowler and is also a useful lower-order batter. He came to wider attention through his performances at the youth level, most notably as a member of the India squad that won the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2018, before progressing into domestic first-class cricket and the Indian Premier League.
Key Facts
| Full name | Anukul Sudhakar Roy |
|---|---|
| Role | All-rounder (left-arm orthodox spin; right-handed batter) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Domestic team | Jharkhand |
| Notable tournament | ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 (winner) |
| IPL franchises | Mumbai Indians; Kolkata Knight Riders |
Background
Roy developed his cricket through the age-group structure in Jharkhand, a state in eastern India whose senior team is administered by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) and based at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. He progressed through India's junior representative system, earning selection into the national Under-19 setup.
Career
Under-19 cricket
Roy was part of the India Under-19 squad that won the 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in New Zealand. The squad, captained by Prithvi Shaw and coached by Rahul Dravid, defeated Australia in the final at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Roy contributed as a left-arm spinner in the campaign, which is widely regarded as one of the strongest Indian Under-19 sides in recent memory.
Domestic cricket
Roy represents Jharkhand in domestic competitions organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), including the Ranji Trophy (first-class), the Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Twenty20).
Indian Premier League
Roy was signed by Mumbai Indians in the IPL auction held ahead of the 2018 season, joining a franchise based in Mumbai and owned by Reliance Industries. He was later associated with Kolkata Knight Riders, the IPL franchise based in Kolkata.
Playing style
As a left-arm orthodox spinner, Roy relies on flight, drift and consistent line, attributes that suit both the longer format and white-ball cricket. He is also valued for batting contributions in the lower middle order, which gives him an all-rounder profile in T20 squads.
Significance
Roy belongs to the cohort of cricketers who graduated from the 2018 Under-19 World Cup-winning team, a group that has since produced several India internationals and IPL regulars. His career reflects the strengthening domestic pipeline in Jharkhand cricket, which has previously produced players such as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Varun Aaron.
Related topics
- Jharkhand cricket team
- 2018 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
- Mumbai Indians
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Indian Premier League
- Ranji Trophy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q47658716
- Board of Control for Cricket in India – domestic cricket records
- International Cricket Council – ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup archives