NODWIN Gaming, India’s National Team Partner for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, has announced the country’s official roster for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. The team is slated to compete in the global nation-based esports competition, which will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2-29, 2026. India will first participate in the Asia qualifiers from May 29-31 to secure its position in the main event, which features a prize pool exceeding INR 12.5 crore (approximately USD 1.32 million).

NODWIN Gaming: Team India Roster and Leadership

The Indian Rainbow Six Siege contingent will be guided by coach Ashrit Goyal, known as notyAshritB, who was tasked by NODWIN Gaming with player identification and strategic development. The seven-player roster includes:

* Arvinth Narayanan (Jittery) – In-Game Leader (IGL)
* Naveen Krishnan (Beat)
* Ravi Kundu (Xedux)
* Mohammed Arbaaz Ali Khan (Baaz)
* Himadri Hazra Choudhury (Dzz)
* Atharva Patil (Atharv)
* Kumar Tathagat (I0Nzera)

Several members of the roster possess extensive experience from the South Asian competitive circuit and prior international tournaments. Arvinth Narayanan and Naveen Krishnan have competed professionally since 2019, achieving multiple regional victories, including the Six August 2020 Major – South Asia and ROG Masters Asia-Pacific 2022: South Asia. Ravi Kundu and Mohammed Arbaaz Ali Khan have competed together, securing the SA Elite Community Series 2025 and participating in the Asia Pro League (APL) playoffs in 2023. Himadri Hazra Choudhury has previous international exposure and familiarity playing alongside Narayanan and Krishnan. Atharva Patil, representing KIRA Esports since 2019, holds a Taiwan Excellence Gaming Cup 2021 title and was part of the first Indian team to defeat an international opponent, Cyclops Athlete Gaming. Kumar Tathagat contributes both player and coaching experience to the squad.

Arvinth Narayanan, IGL for the Indian team, stated, “Tournaments like the Esports Nations Cup 2026 provide players with the opportunity to compete under the national flag against some of the strongest teams globally. This roster combines experience, flexibility, and international exposure. Our immediate focus is on the upcoming qualifiers to secure India’s place at the main event in Riyadh.”

Esports Nations Cup 2026 Tournament Structure

The Rainbow Six Siege tournament at ENC 2026 is scheduled to run from November 18 to November 22. It will feature 24 national teams competing in a 5v5 tactical shooter format. The competition will commence with a round-robin group stage across four groups of six teams each, followed by a 16-team single-elimination playoff bracket.

The Esports Foundation (EF), a non-profit organization based in Riyadh dedicated to advancing the global esports industry, has confirmed that 12 nations have received direct invitations to the ENC Finals. These invitations are based on official ENC Rankings, which evaluate roster performances in regional leagues, Majors, and the Six Invitational. Directly invited nations include Brazil, France, the United States, Great Britain, Sweden, Indonesia, China, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Poland, and Portugal. For more details on the competition, the [Esports Nations Cup website](https://esportsnationscup.com/en/competitions/2026/rainbow-six-siege) provides comprehensive information.

Teams not directly invited, including India, will participate in online regional qualifiers from May 28-31. Two countries will qualify from each of the North America, South America, Europe, Middle East & North Africa, and Asia regions. Two additional wildcard slots will complete the 24-team lineup. India will compete in the Asia qualifier, which features a double-elimination bracket with all matches played as Best of Three (Bo3) series. For the latest tech appliance news and other industry developments, readers can refer to [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/).