Rohit Mundayur is a Copy Editor with the Sports Team at The Indian Express. Based in New Delhi, he works primarily with the online sports desk and has over 8 years of experience in journalism.
Professional Background
Current Role: He covers a broad range of sports for The Indian Express, with a specialized focus on football and cricket.
Previous Experience: Prior to joining The Indian Express, he worked as a sports writer for major Indian media houses, including:
Hindustan Times: Where he focused on IPL, international cricket, and technical analysis.
India Today / Aaj Tak: Where he reported on major global events like the Tokyo Olympics.
Specializations: Rohit is known for his in-depth reporting on the Indian football ecosystem, covering everything from the national team's performance to administrative crises within the AIFF and ISL.
Key Areas of Coverage
Football: He has been a lead reporter for major football events, including:
Lionel Messi’s "GOAT Tour of India 2025": Writing extensively about the fan frenzy, logistics, and organizational chaos surrounding the event.
Indian National Team: Covering the "Khalid Jamil era," AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, and the impact of the global player union (FIFPro) on Indian football contracts.
Cricket: His work includes match analysis, player transitions (such as the era-shift from Kohli/Rohit to the next generation), and domestic circuit updates.
Olympics: He provided significant coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, particularly the historic resurgence of the Indian men's and women's hockey teams.
Notable Recent Work
"What fans braved for a glimpse of Lionel Messi: Moving on crutches, taking 6 am train..." (Dec 2025)
"Get to know the GOAT: 5 books about Lionel Messi" (Dec 2025)
"Indian football crisis: Global body expresses alarm over 'unilateral, unlawful suspension' of players' contracts" (Aug 2025)
"Diamond Harbour in the rough: How new Bengal team is challenging the state’s club hierarchy" (Aug 2025)
You can find his latest articles and full profile at his Indian Express Author Page.
