The Indian esports community witnessed a historic moment on 14th September, 2025, as Tanmay “ScoutOP” Singh officially announced his retirement from BGMI competitive esports following the conclusion of BGMS 2025 Grand Finals. With a simple yet emotional message, “Officially signing off. Tysm for everything,” one of India’s most iconic gaming legends drew the curtains on a seven-year journey that transformed both his life and the Indian mobile esports landscape.
ScoutOP Bids Farewell to BGMI Esports: The End of an Era
ScoutOP’s journey began far from gaming. A promising national-level footballer from Daman, an ACL injury during his engineering studies forced him off the pitch. Discovering PUBG Mobile during recovery, he found a new passion. In 2018, he dropped out of college to pursue esports, quickly rising through the ranks with Team IND before stints at Fnatic, GodLike Esports, Orange Rock, Team Soul, and ultimately his own Team XSpark. He also played for numerous other teams, including 7Seas, Medal Esports, and more.
Throughout his career, ScoutOP carried the weight of India’s hopes on his shoulders. He often reiterated his singular ambition: “The goal still remains the same: To get a trophy for the country and wear that Indian flag.” Despite numerous international appearances, that coveted global championship trophy eluded him. His best finish came as runner-up at the PUBG Mobile World League 2020: East with Orange Rock Esports, a historic second place and India’s highest global placement to date.
ScoutOP’s defining moment arrived at the Peacekeeper Elite Championship (PEC) 2019 in China, where he stunned the world with an 11-kill performance. Facing China’s dominant teams, he eliminated few of the world’s best players, leaving casters and competitors in awe. This legendary display cemented his reputation as one of the world’s deadliest solo players.
His swan song came at BGMS 2025 with Medal Esports, where he and his team finished eighth. While not the triumphant exit he envisioned, ScoutOP’s journey had already cemented his status as a pioneer who inspired an entire generation of Indian gamers.
ScoutOP’s Influence in the Indian Gaming and Esports Industry
ScoutOP is arguably one of the most influencing figure in the history of Indian gaming and esports industry. Not only esports, his influence extends into content creation, where he commands 5.08 million YouTube subscribers and 4.4 million Instagram followers. His livestreams revolutionized the Indian scene, popularizing a ton of metas in PUBG Mobile and BGMI esports scenes, including gyroscope controls. Collaborations with international stars like Dr. Disrespect further amplified India’s presence on the global stage.
As ScoutOP steps away from competitive play at age 29, his dream of lifting a global trophy for India may remain unfulfilled, but his legacy is indelible. He transformed Indian mobile esports from a casual pastime into a respected profession, and his name will forever evoke the golden age of competitive BGMI.