Rica Roy
Rica Roy is NDTV's Sports Editor. She is an award-winning journalist with professional experience of over 20 years across Print, Broadcast and Digital.
Rica has covered all major sporting fixtures in the last two decades, including Cricket World Cups, Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games.
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Bangladesh's New Demand From ICC Over T20 World Cup Matches In India
For the second time in recent weeks, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has written to the ICC, making it clear that it is uncomfortable travelling to India for the T20 World Cup
- Friday January 9, 2026
- Rica Roy
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Virat Kohli's RCB Unlikely To Return To M Chinnaswamy Stadium For IPL After Stampede Mess, New 'Home' Almost Final
According to sources, RCB are unwilling to stage their home matches in Bengaluru for the upcoming season
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Rica Roy
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National Coach Suspended Over Sexual Assault Charges By 17-Year-Old Shooter
National shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj has been booked by Haryana Police for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old national-level female shooter at a hotel in Faridabad.
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- Reported by Rica Roy
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Behind The Billions: The Forgotten Coaches Of Indian Cricket
The WPL, the IPL and international cricket now form a high-octane ecosystem that creates millionaires almost overnight.
- Wednesday January 7, 2026
- Rica Roy
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Takes Big Call On ISL, Puts An End To Indian Football Crisis
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced that the Indian Super League, which was on pause due to lack of a commercial partner, will start on February 14.
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Written by Rica Roy
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India Star Mohammed Shami Summoned For SIR Hearing In Kolkata
Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Shami and his brother Mohammed Kaif have been issued notices to appear for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing before the Election Commission.
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Reported by Sreyashi Dey, Written by Rica Roy
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Bangladesh Trigger T20 World Cup Chaos Amid Mustafizur Rahman Row, Refuse India Travel
The Bangladesh Cricket Board will not send its team to India for the T20 World Cup due to security concerns following the release of Mustafizur Rahman from IPL by KKR on BCCI's orders.
- Sunday January 4, 2026
- Reported by Rica Roy, Edited by NDTV Sports Desk
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Why Did Mustafizur 'Fizz' Rahman Fizzle Out Of IPL? Controversy Explained
The primary driver for Rahman's release is the deteriorating diplomatic relationship between India and Bangladesh.
- Saturday January 3, 2026
- Written by Rica Roy
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England's Job Saving Test In Sydney And The Ravi Shastri Question Beyond Bazball
After Melbourne's mood-altering two-day win broke a 15-year drought for England in Australia, New Year's week at the SCG carries stakes that go far beyond a "dead rubber."
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- Rica Roy
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"Impact Matters More": Deepti Sharma Becomes Leading T20I Wicket-Taker
India's Deepti Sharma moved past Australia's Megan Schutt to become the leading wicket-taker in women's T20I history.
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Written by Rica Roy
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BCCI Selectors May Take Mega U-Turn On Mohammed Shami As World Cup Nears: Source
Mohammed Shami's long, uneasy absence from India's white-ball plans may finally be nearing an end
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Rica Roy
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Fix The System, Not Just The Podium: Abhinav Bindra Task Force Lays Out Blueprint For India's Sports Governance Reset
India's sporting ambitions have outgrown its administrative machinery. That is the central thrust of a 170-page report submitted by an Abhinav Bindra-led Task Force to Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Rica Roy
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IOA's Athlete-First Push Begins In Ahmedabad With 2030 Commonwealth Games Firmly In View
With India positioning itself as a future global sporting host - including a 2030 Commonwealth Games cycle - the Indian Olympic Association is making a pivot inward.
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Rica Roy
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What Led To Magnus Carlsen's Viral Outburst Following Loss To Arjun Erigaisi - Explained
Magnus Carlsen's table slam in Doha was loud, sharp, and it went viral instantly.
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- Rica Roy
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Koneru Humpy's Narrow Miss As Doha Delivers Drama At World Rapid Championships
Koneru Humpy finished with the bronze medal at the FIDE World Rapid Championships after falling short on tie-breaks despite doing almost everything right.
- Monday December 29, 2025
- Reported by Uma Sudhir, Written by Rica Roy