Mumbai Mumbai. In an exciting development for Indian eSports, Bengaluru-based organization God's Rain has officially signed Titans Rising, the winning team of the recently concluded Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) tournament hosted by Gujarat Titans cricket team. The team is led by in-game leader (IGL) Ammar Khan (Destro), along with his former teammates Justin Nadar (Justin) and Parth Garg (DeltaPG). are also. Together, this trio has proven a formidable force in official tournaments last year, capturing the BGMI Series (BGIS) 2023 title and the BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) 2023 and finishing runner-up at the BGMI Pro Series (BMPS) 2023 .
Further strengthening the roster is Shubham Ranjan Sahu (Ninjajod), who won the BGIS 2024 Championship and finished runner-up at last year's India-Korea Invitational. Former BGMI athlete Robin Singh (Robin) will be coaching this skilled lineup.
“Our new BGMI roster, comprised of both experienced talent and fresh perspectives, epitomizes the high level of competition we are committed to bringing. Through this strategic move, we aim to enhance opportunities for our athletes, while enhancing our Engaging the community in exciting new ways and elevating Indian eSports on the global stage,” said Rohit KR, CEO of God’s Rain. The newly formed team, which had a combined prize money of around Rs 2.5 crore ($276,703) in FY23, brings fresh prospects to build on its impressive track record and achieve even greater accolades in the upcoming tournaments.
“Having previously played alongside these talented players and achieved success together, returning to God's Rain feels like a true homecoming and it is an honor to reunite under this banner. This acquisition brings together some of India's top eSports talent With our combined strength and support, we hope to set new standards at BGMI and showcase our potential on both the national and international stages. Let's do it,” from God's Rain IGL Ammar Khan aka Destro commented.
Along with God's Rain's acquisition of the BGMI lineup, the organization has also been acquired by Gladiators Esports, marking one of the most significant mergers in the Indian eSports scene and uniting two of the country's leading eSports entities. As part of this acquisition, Gladiators Esports will integrate God's Rain into its operations, with God's Rain eSports retaining its name for the team while all other verticals, including content creation and marketing, will fall under the Gladiators Esports banner. The integration aims to streamline operations, strengthen brand identity and leverage the combined resources of both entities.
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