Dillip Mohanty

Dillip Mohanty

Sports Editor

99 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.

latestArticlesBy 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

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

Focusing on my Bowling, Want to Contribute as a Bowler Too: Ayush Badoni

Cricket

Focusing on my Bowling, Want to Contribute as a Bowler Too: Ayush Badoni

Lucknow Super Giants batsman Ayush Badoni wants to make a greater contribution with the ball. He believes that the IPL has enhanced his cricketing skills.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-03-08

All or Nothing: Does Hamilton Have One Last Chance to Conquer Ferrari?

Motor Sports

All or Nothing: Does Hamilton Have One Last Chance to Conquer Ferrari?

Hamilton will conclude his 12-year tenure with Mercedes and switch to the Italian outfit Ferrari in 2025.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-03-06

Plan Your F1 Viewing: 2024 Season Schedule & Race Times Worldwide

Motor Sports

Plan Your F1 Viewing: 2024 Season Schedule & Race Times Worldwide

The first two races scheduled in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will take place on a Saturday instead of Sunday because of Ramadan.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-03-04

Highest Individual Scores in PSL History (2025)

Cricket

Highest Individual Scores in PSL History (2025)

A comprehensive list of all the players who have achieved the highest individual score in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Dillip Mohanty

2024-03-01

Your Guide to the 2024 F1 Season: Teams, Drivers, and More!

Motor Sports

Your Guide to the 2024 F1 Season: Teams, Drivers, and More!

The 75th Formula One World Championship starts on 29th Feb 2024 and runs till 8 December. Here is a guide to the 2024 F1 teams and the driver lineup.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-02-29

Highest Team Total in PSL History (2025 Updated)

Cricket

Highest Team Total in PSL History (2025 Updated)

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) in its 8 years of existence has seen some high-scoring games. Here is a list of the highest totals in PSL.

Dillip Mohanty

2025-04-18

Pollard Commands Huge Respect in Mumbai Indians’ Dressing Room: Head Coach Boucher

Cricket

Pollard Commands Huge Respect in Mumbai Indians’ Dressing Room: Head Coach Boucher

Mumbai Indians head coach discusses Kieron Pollard's role in the team's dressing room and expresses confidence in Piyush Chawla as their lead spinner.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-02-27

Every Hat-Trick in PSL History (2016–2025)

Cricket

Every Hat-Trick in PSL History (2016–2025)

A hat-trick Cricket occurs when a bowler dismisses three batsmen with consecutive deliveries. Here is an analysis of bowlers who have taken hat tricks in the Pakistan Super League.

Dillip Mohanty

2025-04-18

Puri to Paris: Kishore Jena's Inspiring Journey to 2024 Olympics

Olympics

Puri to Paris: Kishore Jena's Inspiring Journey to 2024 Olympics

The inspiring story of Kishore Jena, who went from poverty to the Paris Olympics in just two years, becoming India's latest javelin sensation.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-02-19

India is at a Disadvantage by Preparing Spin-Friendly Pitches Early On: Nick Knight

Cricket

India is at a Disadvantage by Preparing Spin-Friendly Pitches Early On: Nick Knight

Former England opening batter Nick Knight believes that India is playing into the hands of England's spinners by preparing turning pitches from day one.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-02-14

Highest Opening Partnerships in IPL History: Top 15 List

Cricket

Highest Opening Partnerships in IPL History: Top 15 List

Opening Partnership set the tone of the innings. Know the IPL opening partnership records and the batters who are part of it.

Dillip Mohanty

2024-02-14

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.