Indians have started showing a significant interest in eSports. Many fans of video games consider building a serious career in this industry. The winnings in eSports tournaments have exceeded millions of dollars, which makes this trend totally understandable. Players can also make their annual revenue through YouTube stream channels, sponsorships, merchandise sales, and guest appearances at gaming events.
Some eSports players from India have already made their country proud. They have achieved a solid success in the international virtual gaming events, many of which are covered at GGBet India. So, who are the major eSports stars in India?
Ankit Panth “V3NOM”
V3nom is a retired eSports player from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He developed a great passion for video games, especially Counter-Strike. He formed his first team, Warriors Of Chaos (WOC), at the age of 15. After achieving success, he formed his semi-professional team, Made in Mumbai (MiM). In 2008, V3nom started his professional career by joining Team Brutality and winning their first Counter-Strike 1.6 tournament. His other big wins include the ESL Cup 2014 Season 4 (Online), Video Game Fest 2015 (Online), and Indian Esports Championship 2016 (Offline). His specialization eventually shifted to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. V3nom has become a figure of inspiration for the gaming community in India.
Jonathan Amaral “Jonathan Gaming”
Jonathan Gaming is a professional eSports player with a major specialization in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and PUBG Mobile (PUBGM). He started his career in Entity Gaming, which eventually turned into TSM ENTITY. In 2021, he moved to Godlike Esports. As part of a new team, he participated in the 2021 PUBG Mobile Global Championship, BGMI Masters Series, and Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series 2024. Despite his young age, Jonathan Gaming has already made $102,826 in winnings. He has 6.2 million subscribers on YouTube and almost 4 million in Instagram. With a strong social media presence, he has become a serious influencer for video gaming fans.
Tanmay Singh “ScOut OP”
ScOut OP is one of the most popular Indian eSports players. In 2019, he started his professional career in GodLike Esports. He changed several teams until finally settling down in Wyld Fangs. He made his first victory in Fighting League 2018 – India. Since then, he also showed solid results in PUBG Mobile Club Open - Spring Split: India (2019) and THUG Invitational: Season 4 (2022). ScOut OP is also a popular gaming content creator and streamer on YouTube. He shares his experience with esports fans and those who want to become professional eSports players. ScOut OP also appears in television series like “Playground” to promote esports in the country.
Ganesh Gangadhar “SkRossi”
SkRossi is a top eSports player, specializing in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, and Dota 2. First introduced to virtual sports by his friends, he gained a strong passion for first-person shooter (FPS) games, demonstrating great shooting skills. He spent most of his professional career in Global Esports. His presence in Revenant Esports also deserves certain attention. When switching to Valorant, SkRossi earned his major rewards. He became the first in Valorant Power Up India (2021), Skyesports Champions Series (2022), and VALORANT Challengers 2025 South Asia: Split 1 (2025). His total winnings have surpassed $36,580 so far. He is currently representing Velocity Gaming in international eSports tournaments.
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