Devendra Pandey is a prominent sports journalist currently working as Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express. Based in Mumbai, he is a winner of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Professional Background
Experience: He has been a sports journalist for over 19 years.
Focus: He writes extensively on cricket, with a specific reputation for his deep knowledge of cricket administration and behind-the-scenes developments within the BCCI and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).
Expertise: Having spent years covering Mumbai’s local "maidan" cricket circuit, he brings a unique ground-level perspective to his reporting. He describes himself humorously as a "failed cricketer" who turned his passion for the game into a career in reporting.
Global Coverage: He has covered multiple World Cups and major international cricketing events.
Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025)
His recent reporting covers a range of topics from high-stakes IPL auctions to investigative pieces on cricket corruption:
IPL and Player Transfers:
"IPL auction: Windfall for 3 uncapped players" – Covering the massive ₹14.2 crore bids for players like Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma.
"Father earned Rs 12,000 as teacher; son Prashant Veer hopes to be perfect MS Dhoni student" – A human-interest profile on a newly signed CSK player.
BCCI and Governance:
"BCCI not to make any knee-jerk actions after yet another home Test series loss" – Inside reporting on the board's reaction to the Indian team's performance under Gautam Gambhir.
"BCCI shifts Men's Under-23 knockouts to Mumbai due to Delhi pollution" – Reporting on logistical changes caused by hazardous air quality.
Integrity and Investigative Journalism:
"Four Assam cricketers suspended for corruption" – Reporting on fixing approaches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
"A match unmade in heaven" – An investigative piece on a private cricket league in Jammu & Kashmir that allegedly left without paying officials and players.
Interviews and Profiles:
"Suryakumar Yadav at Adda" – An extensive conversation with India’s T20I captain regarding his mental preparation and World Cup experiences.
"Amol Muzumdar’s Journey to World Cup Glory" – A feature on the coach who led the Indian women’s team to a World Cup title.
Social Media
You can follow his updates on X (formerly Twitter) at @DevendraPandey.
