Arise to field two non-Indians for ECL S51 APAC Cup #1

Bhavi's Arise secured an invite to the ESL Challenger League Season 51 Asia-Pacific Cup #1, being the only Indian team to get an invite and the former Gods Reign's captain will lead a mixed squad with Arise set to field two foreigners.

Arise will have an Indian flag, going with a core from India with Bhavi leading the team. He will be joined by his old teammate EmbeR and former Gods Reign rifler clouda. The veteran India trio will be at the center of action and the three will be joined by two foreigners in the event. The two other players in the team will be Russian player borosto, who have previously played for -72c and most recently Beyman.

The fifth and final player will be Malaysian Anasasis, who will yield the AWP. The Malaysia has previously played for Indian team True Rippers and both borosto and Anasasis were in action for Arise in the last couple of editions of the Dust2 India - 1xBET Masters. borosto and Anasasis have played together previously at beyman as well.

The ESL Challenger League Season 51 Asia-Pacific Cup 1 has a total of 13 teams fighting it out for a $10,000 prize pool and a spot at the ESL Challenger League Season 51 Asia-Pacific Finals. The event will be held online between February 17 and February 24,2026. Legion, Chinggis Warriors, Morningstar and Eruption are some of the other teams taking part in the event. Arise will start their campaign against Chinese team Change The Game.

Arise's lineup for the upcoming ECL Season 51 APAC Cup #1 will be:

• Bhavi

• EmbeR

• clouda

• borosto

• Anasasis