EssentiallySports (ES) attracts many ambitious, focused, and immensely talented authors; and we believe they are the heart and soul of the organization. Our company culture is ingrained with the drive to express the proceedings of the global sporting world in a free-flowing, lucid manner. At ES, budding journalists work towards quenching the thirst of sports enthusiasts with ‘The Fan’s Perspective’ across sports such as UFC, NBA, NFL, NASCAR, eSports, Tennis, Formula 1, Boxing, WWE, and Golf.
Coming from varying backgrounds but united with a passion for sports, our authors take pride in their holistic content coverage, which includes conducting exclusive interviews of some supremely talented athletes around the world. They synergize with a dedicated team of content strategists and editors with years of industry experience at organizations like Forbes, Sony Entertainment, Star Sports, etc. They strive to better themselves and reach new heights in their journalism careers, each and every day.
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Dhruv George is a senior Motorsports author for EssentiallySports, having
authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR,
Tennis, NFL, and eSports. He graduated with a PG Diploma in Journalism from the
Xavier Institute of Communications. Dhruv has also conducted interviews with F1
driver Pierre Gasly and Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino.
A senior boxing writer at EssentiallySports, Raj Sarkar is a mass media graduate
who is currently pursuing his master’s degree in broadcast journalism. In
addition to his current role, he has worked with the MMA team at
EssentiallySports and has interviewed prominent fighters such as Ritu Phogat and
'The Red King' Rory MacDonald. Combining his bachelor's degree with his
adoration for combat sports, he has earned a combined 3000 plus bylines over the
last two years.
Shuvangi is a senior WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports. She has over 2000
published WWE articles and also has experience in content operations with
Forbes. Having completed her undergraduation from Royal Holloway, University of
London, Shuvangi is closely aligned to the fitness industry, having amateur
skills levels in tennis and basketball while rowing at a regatta level.
Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a
graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his
love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and
analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional
experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and
NBA.
Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer and editor at EssentiallySports. He is
currently pursuing his graduate degree in Mass Media (with a specialization in
Journalism) out of Xavier’s College and has a year's experience in his current
role. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events
live.
Arjun Athreya is a senior writer at EssentiallySports and has been contributing
since early 2020. Having developed an avid interest in sports at an early age,
he pursued a Journalism degree and graduated from Madras Christian College.
Arjun manages the Golf division and its content, and primarily covers news
pertaining to the NBA as well.
Nathan Fulgado is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. Having published close to
1000 professional wrestling articles, Nathan is currently pursuing his
Journalism degree from Xavier's College. He has previously worked at Free Press
Journal as a local journalist.
Luke Dias is a senior WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports, having published
more than 1000 articles on professional wrestling. Having completed courses in
Advanced Writing from the University of California and Media and Ethics from the
University of Amsterdam, Luke is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in
Journalism from Xavier’s College. His tremendous knowledge of WWE history
enables him to make past connections, adding depth to the articles.
Reubyn Coutinho is a Combat Sports editor at EssentiallySports with over 2 years
of journalistic experience. Having earned his bachelor's degree in Mass Media
with a specialization in Journalism from Xavier's College, Reubyn has interned
with the sports desks at DNA and Times Now before joining EssentiallySports to
further his passion for sports content. Reubyn has interviewed former UFC
champions like 'Mighty Mouse' Demetrious Johnson and Miesha Tate.
Kevin Binoy is a senior UFC author at EssentiallySports. He earned a Bachelor's
degree from Fergusson College and has been covering sports professionally for
over two years. Besides working with the MMA desk, Kevin is a core member of the
organization's web stories team and is responsible for delivering engaging MMA
web stories.
Rohit Kumar is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. He has been an ardent follower
of the racing series since 2007, with his love for the sport coinciding with his
love for Kimi Raikkonen. He is also an ardent follower of Sebastian Vettel and
Aston Martin Racing.
Rohan Kollare is a Tennis author at EssentiallySports. Rohan has studied Sports
Management and has a trophy cabinet adorned with accolades won in district and
state-level tennis competitions. He has previously worked in Content Operations
for Disney’s Hotstar for over a year, covering Tennis and Formula One.
Arpit Gomes is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing his
Journalism degree from Xavier’s Institute, he is a big fan of McLaren and their
driver Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo. Arpit always looks forward to the
paddock moving to Spa and drivers dealing with the exciting Eau Rouge corner as
well the straight at Monza.
Sanket Nair is an F1 & US Sports Author at EssentiallySports. He began following
F1 since 2010, which made him an instant Sebastian Vettel fan. His favorite
tracks on the calendar include Spa-Francorchamps, Monaco and Monza.
Jacob Gijy is a US Sports and NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Gijy finished his
Post Graduation in Psychology and worked in a hospital for 2 years before his
passion for sports compelled him to find his way to sports journalism. A fan of
the great Tim Duncan, he is always ready to pick up a debate with anyone who
does not offer the power forward, the respect he deserves.
Prithvi Mishra is a WWE and AEW author for EssentiallySports. He graduated from
Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology in Ghaziabad. Having started his career
as a UFC writer, Prithvi has nearly 2 years worth of experience in covering
combat sports.
Mehul Rolta is an eSports author at EssentiallySports since November 2020. He
believes that gaming has the potential to bring a smile to a person's face.
Instead of keeping his passion for gaming all to himself, he decided to share
his thoughts and opinion with others.
Shreya Sanjeev is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. Having attained a
journalism degree from St Xavier's College, she finds comfort in the sound of
her keyboard while typing and excitement in the sound of F1 cars speeding on a
track. A street circuit and Daniel Ricciardo fan through and through, Shreya
claims the 2018 Monaco GP to be one of her favorite races of all time.
Devang Chauhan is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his
graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication, he has a keen eye for writing
engaging and detailed articles on F1. Previously a writer for Sports Social's
'Chase Your Sport' Magazine, Devang has been an ardent follower of the sport for
over a decade and has attended two editions of the Indian Grand Prix.
Sagar Ashtakoula is a Tennis author at EssentiallySports. He has been following
the sport since 2007. Sagar has completed his graduation in Electronics and
Communication Engineering.
Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying
at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love
for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine
his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.
Sauvik Banerjee is currently an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. After
completing his Bachelor’s degree in English and Economics from Lucknow
University, Sauvik combined his love for NFL and passion for writing to work for
team ES. Sauvik has functioned as a content marketing intern at Kyari
Innovations and had a brief stint with Knocksense Lucknow.
Amey Kulkarni is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing
his Bachelor’s degree in mass media from HR College, Mumbai. Before joining
EssentiallySports he used to write articles on Golf and Cricket on his personal
blog cricgolf.
Aniket Awasthi is a soccer author at EssentiallySports. This STEM undergraduate
combines an insatiable urge to write with his admiration for soccer to enhance
his journalism. He lists charismatic names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus
Rashford as his favorite players, but he is a great admirer of Karim Benzema
too.
Allan Binoy is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing a
Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Loyola College, Allan fuses his
love for literature and the sport of boxing to deliver quality copies about 'The
Sweet Science.' Allan is a semi-professional soccer player for Diego Juniors FC.
Shreya Verma is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A post-graduation
student in political science, Shreya is also a professional 10m air pistol
shooter. Taking after her athlete father, she was naturally inclined towards the
athletic life.
Devika Pawar is a Golf and NBA writer at Essentially Sports. A psychology
graduate from KJ Somaiya, Devika has an experience with sportswriting at
Republic World for around two years now. She loves NBA a little too much, and is
a dedicated Golden State Warriors fan.
Paras Pande is a UFC author at EssentiallySports who is pursuing his graduation
in Journalism and Mass Communication. An ardent follower of the UFC, he has been
covering the sport for 2 years now. Before joining the team at
EssentiallySports, Paras gained expertise as an MMA writer whilst working with
Sportskeeda.
Sankalp Harikrishnan is an NBA and Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. He
aspires to pursue Sports Journalism and has represented his institution in
cricket, badminton, soccer and table tennis. Sankalp idolises Roger Federer and
Stephen Curry, and has an inherent love for statistics.
Shaharyar is an F1 & NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A graduate in
Journalism from Amity University, he has been a passionate follower of
motorsports for a better part of the decade. A Max Verstappen and Ferrari
supporter, he dreams of a pairing of the two in future.
Chaitanya Dadhwal is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Even though his
journalism is driven by his desire to understand both sides of an argument and
give a neutral perspective, he is biased towards Houston Rockets and Arsenal,
and he has shown exactly how loyal he can be through tough times. Currently a
Law student at Jindal Global Law School, he aims to have his own sports
management firm one day and enjoys rap music during his time off.
Atri Bhatt is a Tennis author at EssentiallySports. He is pursuing his Master's
degree in Sports Management from Deakin University, Australia. In addition to
critically analysing the game, he also plays tennis professionally.
Arunaditya is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his Post
Graduate Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from IIJNM, Arunaditya aspires to be
an important voice in the world of MMA and interview the likes of Jon Jones,
Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes, and other such superstars of the sport. He has
followed the sport for over a decade and is an ardent fan of Georges St-Pierre,
who he believes is the greatest of all time.
Vitasta Singh is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently
pursuing her Masters in English Literature from Lovely Professional University.
Before joining EssentiallySports she used to write articles for Silver Mantle
Solutions on various niches such as games, fitness, business, entertainment, and
fashion.
Shouvik Nath is a WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his
graduation from St.Xavier’s College, Shouvik wished to follow his passion for
pro wrestling.
Afnan Chougle is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Besides writing, this Media
graduate is an integral part of the digital web stories team for combat sports.
Before joining EssentiallySports, Afnan gained valuable experience as an intern
at Jiostudios Production House.
Abhishek is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of
journalistic experience with Chase Your Sport and Dribl. A Football Management
graduate, he has previously interned in the Indian Super League, I-League and
the AFC Champions League. In addition to being a Michael Jordan fan, Abhishek is
an ardent Steph Curry and Warriors guy, and believes they have a few more
championships in store before the former retires.
Siddid Dey Purkayastha is an eSports author for EssentiallySports and is
currently pursuing his Bachelor of Arts degree at Christ (Deemed to be
University). He has always been into gaming since the ripe age of 9 and has
never looked back. Apart from his deep love for narrative-driven or
campaign-based games, he enjoys casually playing online games such as Valorant,
Fortnite, FIFA Ultimate Team, Warzone, and GTA Online.
Suresh Menon is an NFL and Football writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently
pursuing BMM from St Xavier's College with his specialization in Advertising.
Juventus is his favorite soccer club and he one day plans to go to Italy and
watch a Juve match live.
Ishita Bhargava is a Golf content writer at Essentially Sports. Currently
pursuing her undergraduate degree from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, she has
a keen interest in sports and fitness. When not playing or watching a sports
event, Ishita can be seen spending time with her pets or binge-watching.
Swetabh Shekhar is an eSports author at EssentiallySports and holds a Master's
degree in Mass Communication. He has been playing video games since his
childhood days and has witnessed the evolution of the gaming industry. GTA,
Assassins Creed, Call of Duty, and The Walking Dead are some of his all-time
favorites.
Pranit Punjabi is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. A third-year psychology
major, this Justin Gaethje fan merged his interest in psychology with his deep
passion for MMA and was intrigued by this new angle to help him get closer to
the action. Pranit aims to look through the violence and chaos, into what makes
MMA truly beautiful, the deep and rich psychological aspect of the game.
Richa Goswami is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. As an adherent
learner, she uses her journalistic persona to navigate through new skills. Richa
has completed her schooling at Don Bosco.
Tanay Grover, an eSports writer for EssentiallySports, is currently pursuing a
degree in technology. Before finding his way into the world of eSports, he
worked on Social Media management. An enthusiastic soccer player who never
played any other game except FIFA, he found his calling when he started playing
Valorant and Pokemon GO.
Sports journalist by day, gamer by night and a gym addict by morning. Gurjyot
has been a lifelong fan of Wrestling, Contact sports, Rock music and Video
games. With a degree in English Literature and Economics from Patkar College,
Mumbai, he is set out to conquer every task he sets his mind to.
Rituraj Tripathi is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. A true lover of speed, he
is big fan of Lewis Hamilton and finds a future world champion in Lando Norris.
Rituraj eagerly looks forward to the paddock moving to the Circuit de Monaco,
and he finds Portier corner as the most exciting part of the track.
Rohini Kottu is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. She is also a Psychologist
and has a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Rohini, in her role as a UFC
writer, combines her admiration for the mental resilience that MMA fighters have
and her love for analysis.
Yash is a WWE and AEW writer at EssentiallySports. Currently, Yash is a BSC
student and along with his studies follows his favorite sport. Being a WWE fan
since 2012, Yash loves all things related to wrestling.
Shalom Saldanha is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing his
journalism degree, he has previously worked as a sports corresspondent for India
Shorts/Business Upturn. A Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks fan, Shalom primarily
got into the sport after discovering that he shared a mutual love for Arsenal
with the 'Greek Freak'.
Samarveer Singh is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports. Holding a degree in
English Literature and a diploma in Fitness Sciences and Training, Samarveer is
obsessed with tennis and basketball. He is also an automotive writer at
HotCars.
Aashish Kumar is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. A graduate in Journalism &
Mass Communication, this Israel Adesanya fan has interned at reputed media
houses and gained valuable reporting experience. Building on that experience,
Aashish will look to tap into his love for combat sports and let fans benefit
from his passion and journalistic expertise.
Tanmay is an Esports writer at EssentiallySports. Pursuing his Bachelor’s in
Journalism at Christ University Bangalore, he is passionate about video games
and the stories they tell. He also has a keen interest in analyzing video games
and writing about them.
Arman Khan is a UFC author for EssentiallySports. He began following combat
sports when Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor competed in 'The Money Fight' in
2017. 'The Notorious' attracted Arman to the UFC, and he became an ardent fan of
professional fighting as he could draw parallels with the action from his combat
sports experience and break down techniques such as striking and striking
defense lucidly for the casual fans.
Mintu Tomar is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. After completing his
bachelor's in Philosophy, he has followed his passion for covering news as a
budding journalist. He lives and breathes video games and is a die-hard Call of
Duty fan.
Avani Mishra is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. Avani has been a WWE fan
since 2008. Her all-time favorite wrestler is John Cena, who is the first
wrestler she ever saw on TV.
Abhinava is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his
Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication. Abhinava has been following NBA
for the past 6 years and is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen
Curry.
Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her
bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been
following NBA for many years now.
Aditya Deshingkar is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. An aspiring
lawyer, Aditya is a final year student of the law program at GLC. Notably, as an
avid sports lover, he shares a keen interest in NBA, MLB, and Formula 1.
Siddharth Negi is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. This English graduate, who
has been following MMA and the culture surrounding the sport for almost four
years, elected to fuse his degree and interest to provide fans with the
background information beyond the fights. Negi believes that combining his vast
knowledge and curiosity for every little fact of the sport with his love for
language can bring a change to the reader’s point of view.
An NFL author at EssentiallySports, Anuj Tazhatuveetil is pursuing a Master's
degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Initially, he worked as a freelance
content writer and later as a part of Sports404. An unquenchable thirst to learn
about all things NFL and NBA, adding to a rather healthy obsession with playing
outdoor sports like basketball, and soccer with an almost encyclopedic knowledge
of this industry make him a sports aficionado.
Anjana Prabhakaran is a Golf content writer at EssentiallySports. She has
completed her Master's degree in Public Administration and considers researching
as one of her hobbies. As her family is interested in sports, Anjana grew up
watching every sport on television.
Vatsal Shah is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. With a Bachelor's degree in
engineering, he is a die hard fan of tennis and sports in general. He is an
ardent follower of Rafael Nadal and is inspired by his never-say-die attitude.
Debkinkar Maity is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. His desire to become a
sports journalist inspired him to take up a degree in journalism and mass
communication, and he hasn't looked back ever since. Following the sport for
over a decade now, Debkinkar has an ardent love for Roger Federer.
Bazif Qadri is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing BSC
Economics Hons, Bazif is a golf enthusiast. Not only a fan, but he is also an
avid golfer himself.
Vishwesha Kumar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Holder of a Bachelor's
degree in mechanical engineering, Vishwesha has been writing content for about 3
years now. He has been following the NBA for nearly 10 years, since first
starting off in the year 2012.
Sharathprasad is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Sharathprasad is a
postgraduate in Mass Media Communications with a specialization in Print and New
Media. He has been following NBA since 2012 and is an ardent fan of the LA
Lakers.
Tushar Deogharkar is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. Tushar has done his
Master's in Tourism Management and is an ardent fan of pro wrestling. He follows
WWE and AEW very closely and wants to learn how the promotions are run.
Abhishek Kumar is an MLB author at EssentiallySports. After completing his
Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Abhishek has been working
in the media industry since two years. Before joining EssentiallySports, he
previously worked at APN News as a sub-editor, where he has written articles on
sports and politics.
Ahmar Wasif is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. He is a national level
tennis player and has a number of titles to his name. His experience on the
court allows him to incorporate a deeper understanding in his coverage of the
sport.
Rishma Banerjee is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. Having done her masters
in Political Science with International Relations from Jadavpur University,
Rishma's outlet from the hustle-bustle of academics has always been sports,
especially Tennis. A die-hard fan of Rafael Nadal, she admires his grit,
determination and dedication towards always being better. When not writing
content for firms dealing with fintech to social media marketing to sports, she
finds herself in journals and books dealing with geopolitics and strategic
studies or scrolling endlessly through Tumblr!
Abhinav Bhalla is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a 5th year law
student and has had a passion for Basketball and NBA since his early childhood.
He has competed at school, university and national levels himself, and has a
deep analytical appreciation for the sport.
Sameer is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having graduated from Manipal
Institute of Technology, he has always had a keen interest in basketball and the
numbers behind the game. With a goal to become a Sports Performance Analyst for
a professional sports team, Sameer brings insights backed by data.
Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion
of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for
trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in
playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree
from the University of Delhi.
Kunal Chawda is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. Holding a bachelors degree
in IT engineering and masters in marketing, Kunal is obsessed with tennis,
soccer and basketball. He has intensely followed sports since the year 2002 and
also competed in his collegiate days.
Anubhav is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently majoring in
computer science at the University of Delhi, having also previously worked as a
content editor for an NGO. Anubhav is a basketball enthusiast and a true Los
Angeles Lakers fan.
Akash Dhakite is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. Since he was three years
old, Akash has been a fan of WWE, which gives him an ascendancy of knowledge
about this sport. He grew up watching John Cena and to ‘Never Give Up’ is
something that he has learned from him.
Akshay Saraswat is a US Sports writer at EssenstiallySports. A writer with
nearly five years of experience, Akshay was a homeschooled student. Throughout
his extensive career, he has covered various sporting events and interviewed
leading sportspersons, such as Vishwanathan Anand and Carolina Marin.
Saurav Panwar is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A postgraduate in
Media and Communication Studies, he shares a profound love for creative
direction and filmmaking. Saurav is also an avid reader and a literature devotee
whose fandom spreads from classics to sci-fi, non-fiction, plays, comics, and
much more.