Actor Rasika Dugal, whose recent credits include the Amazon series ‘Mirzapur’ and the Netflix show ‘Delhi Crime’, is set to headline the upcoming sports drama ‘Spike’.

Created by Nishtha Shailajan and Dhaval Shah, the series will see Dugal play a volleyball coach.

As per her preparation for the role, Dugal has spent three months volleyball training in Mumbai, ANI reported.

The project is being produced by Shailajan’s Imber Media. The screenplay comes from directors Shailajan and Shah, with co-writer Pratik Thakare

Speaking on the role, Rasika said, “I love watching sports drama. It is a genre which keeps me on the edge of my seat even when it is formulaic, so I was thrilled to be offered a role in one.”

“I am naturally drawn to roles which require me to learn a new skill. Volleyball is a tough game and the rigours of training for it and trying to learn the sport has been wildly exciting to me. My part in the show is also very different from the parts I have played or been offered so far,” Rasika added.