On December 24, players SkRossi, Lightningfast, and Russ announced the creation of a new roster to participate in the 2025 season of the Indian Challengers League. As part of the team formation, they are seeking two foreign players who will relocate to India."Hello everyone! We, SkRossi, Lightningfast, and Russ, have decided to play together next season. We are looking for two foreign players to join us for the 2025 South Asia Challengers League season. Details below," – SkRossi wrote on social media.Key requirements for candidates:

• Ability to relocate to India starting January 2025.
• Previous experience in VCL / VCT (not mandatory).
• Positions: Duelist, Sentinel, or Primary Initiator.

SkRossi, 27, gained prominence in the VALORANT scene in 2020 when he joined Global Esports. Over the years, he has established himself as one of India’s top Duelists, representing the country at international tournaments, including VCT 2021 APAC LCQ and VCT 2022 APAC Stage 1 and Stage 2. In 2022, the team shifted to an international roster, but SkRossi remained with Lightningfast, competing with Revenant Esports in 2024 and winning VCL 2024 SA Split 2.

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Lightningfast, 24, also began his career in VALORANT in 2020. He played for Global Esports and became a key player, winning several regional tournaments. In 2023, he made his international league debut but didn’t qualify for international events. In this season, Lightningfast will play as a Controller.

Russ, 26, is a citizen of both the UK and India. He began his career in 2020, competing in British teams like Rix.GG, TENSTAR, and Guild Esports. With Guild Esports, Russ achieved 8th place at VCT 2022 Stage 2 Masters and 3rd place at VCT 2022 EMEA Stage 2. In 2023, he joined Global Esports, competing in the Pacific League but failing to qualify for international tournaments. Russ is known for his diverse agent pool, especially on Sage.

The new team roster remains undisclosed regarding the organizations. Previously, journalist Tanmay reported that Velocity Gaming signed three Indian players and two foreigners for the Challengers League.