Mohammad “Manya” Raja and Rudra “Spower” Banswani have officially joined Godlike Esports following the team’s underperformance at the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2025, marking a major roster overhaul aimed at revitalizing one of India’s most iconic BGMI squads.
The move comes after Godlike parted ways with captain Ashutosh “Punkk” Singh and support player Kaushal “Simp” Jaiswal, who were released on October 13, 2025, due to the team finishing 13th in the tournament and failing to qualify for international events like the BMIC and PMGC 2025.
The addition of Manya and Spower signals a strategic reset for Godlike, who have retained core players Jonathan, Admino, and Godz for continuity. Manya, widely regarded as one of BGMI’s top in-game leaders (IGL), brings a trophy-laden resume that includes wins at the BGMI Masters Series Season 3, BMPS 2023, and multiple Skyesports titles. His leadership is expected to stabilize the squad’s decision-making, a critical need after the team faltered in the BMSD 2025 Grand Finals despite a strong start.
Spower returns to Godlike for a second stint, having briefly played for the team in 2023 before rejoining now after a short but impactful period with Team 8Bit. His return strengthens the team’s aggressive flank play, complementing Jonathan and Admino’s frontline dominance.
The departure of Punkk and Simp was officially announced on October 13, with Godlike’s management expressing gratitude for their contributions, including a third-place finish in BMPS 2024 and a runner-up result in BGIS 2025. Despite their past success, the team’s decline in 2025—marked by a 24th-place finish in BMPS 2025 and 29th in the iQOO Series—prompted management to make tough changes.
With Manya stepping in as the new IGL, the team is shifting from a veteran-led structure to a more dynamic, player-driven command system. The 2026 season is expected to see Godlike compete in BMPS 2026 and other major series, with high expectations given the individual accolades of the new roster. The blend of experience and firepower positions them as immediate contenders, provided they can gel quickly under the new leadership.
GodLike BGMI roster now consists of:
- Mohammad “Manya” Raja
- Rudra “Spower” Banswani
- Satyajit “Jonathan” Sahoo
- Sarthak “Admino” Bhutoria
- Shivam “Godz” Patel