Devashish Mahanti (born 23 December 1963) is an Indian former

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er. He played

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for

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and

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between 1982 and 1990. He was a left-handed batsman and a right-armed medium pace bowler. His first-class cricket career began with his debut in 1982-83 representing Delhi against Bombay. He represented Delhi for a few years before moving back to Orissa. He continued to represent Orissa till 1989-90 when he decided to officially retire from cricket. He is one of the beneficiaries entitled to receive monthly gratis from the

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(BCCI).

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