Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/11/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Seraikela Kharsawan, Jharkhand, India |
Latest News about Anukul Roy
22/12/2025
Anukul Roy was honoured by Bihar chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit for his standout performances in the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He was recognised after being named Player of the Tournament for scoring 303 runs and taking 18 wickets in the competition.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Anukul Sudhakar Roy |
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| School | D.A.V. Public School, Samastipur |
| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Coach/Mentor | V Venkatram |
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| Hobby | Watching WWE |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Shri Sudhakar Roy |
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| Mother | Ranju Roy |
| Siblings | Two sisters (Puja, Smriti), One brother (Abhishek) |
Career
| International Debut | U-19 - 6 February 2017 against England U-19 at Mumbai |
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| Jersey Number | #6 (India U-19) |
| Domestic/State Team | Jharkhand |
| Records | Highest wicket-taker on the tour of England in 2017, with 10 wickets. |
| Career Turning Point | When he took the most number of wickets (10 wickets in 4 matches) in the Youth ODI series against England U-19 in June-July 2017. |
| IPL Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| List A Debut | 8 February 2018 for Jharkhand in the 2017–18 Vijay Hazare Trophy |
| First-class Debut | 1 November 2018 for Jharkhand in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy |
| T20 Debut | 21 February 2019 for Jharkhand in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy |
| IPL Debut | 26 April 2019 for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings |
Favourites
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| Bowler | Ravindra Jadeja | ||||
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan | ||||
| Actress | Shraddha Kapoor | ||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/royanukul/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anukul Roy does not smoke. | |
| 2. It is not known if Anukul Roy drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He began playing cricket in tennis-ball tournaments in Samastipur. | |
| 4. He later moved to Jamshedpur for better cricketing opportunities. | |
| 5. He honed his skills at the Jharkhand Cricket Academy in Kadma. | |
| 6. Anukul Roy is often compared to his cricket idol, Ravindra Jadeja, earning him the nickname 'Samastipur’s Ravindra Jadeja.' | |
| 7. He performed impressively in the 2017 ODI series against England U-19, emerging as the highest wicket-taker. | |
| 8. Prior to the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, he suffered a stress-related ankle injury. | |
| 9. However, he recovered swiftly and secured a place in the tournament squad. | |
| 10. He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. | |
| 11. In the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he was named Player of the Tournament, scoring 303 runs and taking 18 wickets. | |
| 12. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2022 IPL season and won the 2024 IPL title with them. |