Dillip Mohanty

Dillip Mohanty

Sports Editor

117 Articles

Favourite Cricket Team

India

Favourite Cricket Player

Sachin Tendulkar

Favourite Cricket Ground

Queenstown, New Zealand

Favourite Cricket Format

Test Cricket

Favourite Sporting Memory

Tendulkar's farewell Test match

Favourite Sports Movie

Moneyball

Dillip has over two decades of experience in creating sports content. As the Sports Editor of SportsBoom, Dillip brings in a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Dillip has worked with leading sports broadcasters and sports web content portals in Asia. He is an adept storyteller and has a special liking for data stories. He has a keen interest in data analysis and uncovering insights from large datasets. He loves to tell the story with rich and compelling data visualisation.

Why is sports important?

Without sports and weather, most of humanity are incapable of starting a conversation.

What sports teaches us in life?

Don't take life too seriously. You win some, you lose some - just like in sports.

Latest Articles by Dillip Mohanty

Is Cricket Betting Legal in India?

Cricket

Is Cricket Betting Legal in India?

Cricket betting in India operates within a legal grey area, with varying regulations across states. While some states allow specific forms of gambling, others enforce a complete prohibition.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-04-04

Lowest and Highest Score of CSK in IPL

Cricket

Lowest and Highest Score of CSK in IPL

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most famous and successful teams in IPL. Know what CSK’s lowest and highest scores in IPL are.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-01-15

Channai Super Kings’ Dwayne Bravo celebrating during a cricket match

Cricket

Top Wicket-Takers in a Single IPL Season: Who Holds the Crown?

Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been the top wicket-takers in a single IPL season twice. Harshal Patel is the only uncapped player to achieve this feat.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-04-03

Will the Record Be Broken? A Look at the Highest Run Chase in IPL History

Cricket

Will the Record Be Broken? A Look at the Highest Run Chase in IPL History

IPL has witnessed some of the most exciting T20 matches. Below is a compilation of the top 10 highest run chases and successful run chases in IPL.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-03-29

Exclusive: Capturing Cricket in India - Andy Brown’s Travelling Art Show

Cricket

Exclusive: Capturing Cricket in India - Andy Brown’s Travelling Art Show

British painter Andy Brown, who captures sporting events through his artwork, stood out during the recent England tour of India. In this interview, he discusses his journey and inspirations.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-03-28

India’s White Ball Spin Bowling Should Revolve Around Kuldeep: Murali Kartik

Cricket

India’s White Ball Spin Bowling Should Revolve Around Kuldeep: Murali Kartik

As India builds its batting around Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, the spin bowling should revolve around Kuldeep, say Murali Kartik.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-03-20

Dillip Mohanty

Dillip holds an M.Phil in international relations from one of India’s top-ranked universities. As a trained researcher he brings the rigour of fact-checking and authenticity to every story. In his role, he effortlessly blends his academic insights with the dynamics of sports journalism.

As a lifelong learner, Dillip likes to stay updated with current trends and technologies. Dillip holds certifications in content strategy for professionals and engaging audiences from Northwestern University, USA. He also possesses the ability to strategies content that can be created for multiple platforms including video and social media.

In the world of digital marketing, Dillip has done training and certification in the fundamentals of digital marketing. His multifaceted skill set position positions him as a Sports Editor who not only understands the pulse of the sporting world but also brings a technical and strategic approach to writing and storytelling. With the ability to process raw data, and find insights Dillip brings the large data set to an eye level for the readers.

Dillip has covered eight Cricket World Cups from the venue including Women’s and Under-19 World Cups. He has been part of more than 50 cricket tours and tournaments, covering the game worldwide. His extensive on-field experience adds a layer of authenticity to each story and to his role as the Sports Editor of SportsBoom.

Previously Dillip has served as the Head of Content at cricket.com. Dillip’s editorial and managerial leadership played a pivotal role in shaping and scaling the platform's content strategy and reach. You can explore his insightful writings and interviews from cricket.com. He has vast experience and understanding of the sporting environment. His dynamism in staying updated with the changing content landscape, and his commitment and zeal to delivering high-quality and engaging content resonate with audiences worldwide.

Dillip continues to redefine sports content coverage.