I enjoy Valorant more than CS: GO because I didn't start as an FPS player: Ganesh “SkRossi” Gangadhar, Global Esports star

Q. Can you shed some light on the entire BL4ze Esports project? How was it able to come to fruition with Agneya "Marzil" Koushik at the helm?

SkRossi: So, BL4ze was my first organization, and it was my first time playing in a team without my friends as co-players because Team Wings was formed by friends.

But there I was, meeting a few new people and representing an organization, so it was exciting. Like I mentioned previously, I was always in the right place and met the right people.

I would say half the knowledge of FPS games I have right now is from Marzil. He has taught me lots in the game and out of the game, on being a better person.

Marzil is the best person I have met in my gaming career because the way he took care of the entire team, and me, both in-game and out of the game, is something I will never forget.

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Q. Throughout much of your career in CS: GO, you played with Rossi. Tell us about the bond between the two of you. What is the synergy like after having played with each other for so long?

SkRossi: Meeting a guy who plays the same game you play and with the same nick as yours, and with the same amount of talent, hunger and dedication is something I think impossible, but it is the truth. People saw us as brothers when we were playing CS: GO in the same team, and so do we.

Playing with Rossi is so comfortable as we played together for a very long time. Sometimes, we don't even need to communicate what we do because we understand each other really well in the game as teammates. He is more than just a teammate to me.

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Q. How does your time on Global Esports compare with your time on Wings?

SkRossi: My time with Global Esports is really good and chill as I have to only worry about playing and worrying about stuff in the game.

I love playing with some of the best and experienced players in the country and representing one of the country’s best organizations with a considerable fan base.

Most importantly, our boot camp is about to start, and I can’t wait to practice with the rest of my teammates and make a lot of content for my audience.

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Q. While you transitioned to Valorant, Rossi did not. How does it feel to be in Riot’s tactical shooter without him?

SkRossi: I will always enjoy playing games and competing regardless of who I am playing with. I love playing games regardless of which game it is, and for Rossi, he is in love with a particular game, CS: GO. So yeah, I support him for that, and he is a beast in CS: GO.

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Q. What prompted the move to Valorant? How far do you see it going in the Indian esports ecosystem?

SkRossi: Valorant is the only game I’ve started with the world, from the very beginning, because in the other games that I’ve competed in, like Dota 2, Piercing Blow, CS: GO, people were already good at them.

Globally, people were so ahead that I thought it would take a lot of time to reach those heights. So I switched to Valorant just to start the new game with the rest of the world.

Looking at things going now, even with COVID-19, I think Valorant has a bright future in India and is bringing a lot of new players, more viewership than other PC games, and more organizations to support players.

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Q. What are your thoughts on the current CS: GO scene in India? Do you see it making a comeback anytime soon?

SkRossi: It’s hard to see a comeback for the CS: GO scene in India. Even though teams are playing and tournaments are happening, it doesn’t look promising.

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Q. CS: GO vs Valorant, which of the two do you enjoy more?

SkRossi: I enjoy Valorant more because I didn’t start as an FPS player, I began with Dota 2, playing with abilities and stuff. I see that in Valorant, which combines both FPA and Agents’ abilities, it’s just fun to play.

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Q. Who is your favorite Agent and why?

SkRossi: Jett is my favorite Agent because the abilities suit my playstyle, and it enables my full potential. I also like to use the Operator a lot, so the Agent is perfect for me.

Also, she’s very cute!

Image via Riot Games

Q. Is there anything you would like to tell the next generation of esports enthusiasts?

SkRossi: Stay loyal, be humble, and always have a backup plan before going full-time in esports.

Respect people who have been in the scene for a very long time and have given their best for esports' growth. Give your 100% in every game every day, and keep track of your performances.

Always ask yourself, would you like to have a teammate like you in your team? And you will find the answer, and you will grind even more to get better every day.

Good luck to you all. Everyone is free to have dreams. Keep grinding and keep supporting #GEFIGHTING!