Anukul Roy is a slow left-arm orthodox from Bihar who opted to play State cricket from Jharkhand. Anukul Roy represented the U-19 Indian team in 2018 and ended up becoming the joint-highest wicket-taker for the Indian team. He is a skilled leg-break bowler and gun fielder. Mumbai Indians’ scouting team spotted his talent and added Anukul Roy to the squad in IPL 2018. However, he got his first opportunity to play for Mumbai Indians in 2019. He played only one match and took one wicket (1/11). Mumbai Indians also retained him for the next season.
Anukul Roy was a part of the team for two IPL-winning seasons. Anukul Roy was released by Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2022 IPL Mega Auction. He was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders in the Auction. He played only one match in 2022 and was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for the next season. In 2023, he played four matches and scalped three wickets with an average of 21.67 and an economy of 8.13. Anukul Roy has been given very limited opportunities to showcase his potential. Hence, the team management should look to utilize his skills effectively.
Full Name
Anukul Sudhakar Roy
Date of Birth
30 November, 1998
Nationality, Hometown
Indian, Kharsawan
Debut Year in IPL
2019
Teams Played
Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders
Current Team
Kolkata Knight Riders
Batting Style
Left-handed
Bowling Style
Left-arm orthodox
Anukul Roy IPL Salary
After identifying a talent like Anukul Roy, Mumbai Indians picked Anukul Roy in the 2018 IPL Auction. Mumbai Indians purchased him worth his base price of INR 20 lakh. Mumbai Indians retained him for the 2019, 2020, and 2012 seasons. Mumbai Indians also maintained the salary of Anukul Roy of INR 20 lakh through the years he was retained. In 2022, Kolkata Knight Riders purchased him for the same price value of INR 20 lakh in the 2022 IPL Auction. Kolkata Knight Riders maintained the same salary in 2023 and 2024.
