Debashish Mohanty is a former Indian cricketer who represented the India national cricket team in international matches during the late 1990s and early 2000s. A right-arm fast-medium bowler, he was known for his ability to swing the new ball, particularly the outswinger delivered with an unorthodox, slingy action. He hailed from Odisha and was among the few cricketers from the state to play international cricket for India.
| Full name | Debashish Mohanty |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Domestic team | Odisha (Ranji Trophy) |
| Home state | Odisha |
| Formats played for India | Test and One Day International |
Mohanty came up through the domestic cricket system in Odisha, playing first-class cricket for the state side in the Ranji Trophy. His pace, accuracy and pronounced outswing earned him recognition on the domestic circuit, leading to selection in the national side.
Mohanty was a long-serving member of the Odisha Ranji Trophy team and one of its leading wicket-takers in first-class cricket. He played in the major domestic tournaments organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), including the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy and Deodhar Trophy.
He made his debut for India in the late 1990s and featured in Test matches as well as One Day Internationals. His distinctive open-chested action and ability to move the ball away from right-handers made him an asset in limited-overs cricket. He was part of India's squad for the 1999 Cricket World Cup held in England.
After retiring from active cricket, Mohanty took up coaching and selection-related roles within Indian cricket. He has been associated with the BCCI as a national selector and has worked in cricket development at the state level in Odisha.
Mohanty is regarded as one of the most prominent cricketers produced by Odisha and is often cited as a pioneering figure in raising the profile of cricket in the state. His international appearances helped bring greater attention to talent emerging from eastern India.