Anukul Roy Steps Into the Limelight
Anukul Roy has spent seven IPL seasons mostly on the fringes. His recent domestic surge has pushed him back into conversations. Anukul Roy Steps Into the Limelight as a result of this form.
He has played just 12 IPL games across seven editions. The Impact Player rule and changing squad mixes limited his chances.
Domestic breakthrough
Roy moved up the batting order for Jharkhand. That change allowed him to contribute more often and earlier in innings.
He scored over 300 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His strike rate in that tournament was around 160.
Jharkhand won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Roy earned the Player of the Tournament award.
He also impressed in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. There he averaged 49 and struck at better than 120.
Roy credited clearer role definition for his consistency. In an exclusive chat with Filmogaz.com he said consistency felt different this season.
Conversations that mattered
Roy asked JSCA secretary Saurabh Tiwary to move his batting position up. Tiwary discussed this with the coach and Ishan Kishan. The batting order was adjusted during the season.
He also spoke with MS Dhoni. Dhoni advised that strong domestic performances increase IPL visibility and chances.
Education in the IPL
Years inside IPL camps taught Roy many small, practical lessons. He learned how to bowl in the Powerplay and manage left-right combinations.
Roy spent time with Kolkata Knight Riders since 2022. He was previously part of the Mumbai Indians setup.
Teammates and seniors influenced his bowling craft. Varun Chakravarthy taught him about backspin techniques. Sunil Narine shared tips on using the arm ball to swing. Krunal Pandya explained yorker execution and seam positioning for difficult batters.
Opportunity at KKR
Kolkata face injury concerns this season. Harshit Rana’s absence increases the need for a multi-skilled player.
KKR already have Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine as primary spinners. Roy knows he must offer both bowling and batting to secure a spot.
He has worked to become that three-dimensional option. His plan includes contributing meaningful runs and reliable overs.
What comes next
At 27, Roy is no longer just a developmental prospect. He has prepared to seize a longer run in the XI.
His domestic form, IPL learnings, and mentor guidance have aligned. Now he must translate that momentum into consistent performances at the highest level.
