Career
He was a right-arm medium-fast bowler who coupled pace to his naturally lanky frame. He found success in the limited overs format, averaging under 30 and taking over one wicket per game. Mohanty played 17 ODIs and picked up 29 wickets at an average in the early 20s and climbed into the top 20 of the Interstate Commerce Commission ODI World Rankings.
However, with the return of Ajit Agarkar, his opportunities dwindled and he played only another seven games.
Mohanty, along with Harvinder Singh was instrumental in winning one of the Sahara Cup series against Pakistan in Toronto in the 1990s. Mohanty also represented Odisha and East Zone in the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy respectively.
In 2006, he joined Colwyn Bay Cricket Club in Wales as the club professional. He is employed by NALCO, Bhubaneswar.
He has been appointed the coach for Odisha Ranji team
He replaced the former coach Michael Bevan. He coached the East Zone team and East Zone created history by winning their first Duleep Trophy.