Tanmay Singh
Tanmay Singh, better known by his gaming names ScoutOP, Sc0ut or Scout Gaming, is an Indian professional esports player, streamer, content creator and team owner. He is known for his career in PUBG Mobile and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), as well as his work with esports organisations including Team IND, Fnatic, Team SouL, Orange Rock, GodLike Esports and Team XSpark. In 2026, he entered the reality television show Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan.
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| Born | 30 July 1996 (age 30) Valsad, Gujarat, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Professional Esports Player, Streamer, Content Creator, Team Owner |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | PUBG Mobile, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Team XSpark, Bigg Boss 20 |
| Notable works | Yeda Yung, PUBG Mobile World League 2020, BGMI Series 2023 |
| Awards | Gamer of the Year; Fan Favourite Esports Player of the Year |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Scout began his professional esports career in 2018 and became one of the recognised personalities in India's competitive mobile gaming scene. His career has included international competition, livestreaming, gaming content and esports team management.
Early Life & Education
Tanmay Singh was born on 30 July 1996 in Valsad, Gujarat, India. Before pursuing esports professionally, he was interested in football and trained at the state level in Kolkata. A hamstring injury that reportedly kept him on bed rest for several months became an important turning point in his early life and contributed to his growing interest in competitive gaming.
Tanmay initially competed in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), where he represented India internationally. He later moved into mobile gaming and began his professional PUBG Mobile career in 2018.
Career
Tanmay Singh began his professional esports career in 2018 and adopted the gaming identity ScoutOP. His aggressive gameplay, shooting ability and competitive style helped him gain recognition during the rapid growth of PUBG Mobile in India.
He represented Team IND before joining Fnatic, giving him experience with both Indian and international esports organisations. Following the suspension and eventual transition of PUBG Mobile in India, Scout continued competing in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI).
Scout subsequently represented organisations and teams including Team SouL, Orange Rock and GodLike Esports. One of the major international achievements of his competitive career came during his time with Orange Rock, when the team finished as runners-up at the PUBG Mobile World League 2020: East.
Beyond tournament competition, Scout developed a parallel career as a streamer and digital creator. He began livestreaming gaming sessions and producing gaming videos, vlogs and entertainment content. His online following expanded across YouTube and other social media platforms.
Scout later became associated with Team XSpark as a player, co-founder and owner. The organisation became an important part of his esports career and competed in major BGMI tournaments.
In 2024, Team XSpark won the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS), adding a major tournament achievement to Scout's involvement in Indian esports.
Scout announced his retirement from active BGMI esports in September 2025 after BGMS Season 4. He subsequently took on roles including brand ambassador and mentor for Revenant XSpark. In 2026, he returned to competitive play with Quantum Spark while continuing his association with Revenant XSpark.
Bigg Boss 20
In 2026, Tanmay Singh entered the reality television show Bigg Boss 20 as a contestant. The season is hosted by Salman Khan.
His participation marked a transition from competitive gaming and online streaming to mainstream Indian reality television. Through Bigg Boss 20, Scout entered a format that focused on his personality and interactions outside the gaming environment in which he had built his public identity.
Notable Works
Scout's career is primarily associated with competitive esports, livestreaming and gaming content. His notable competitive associations include Team IND, Fnatic, Team SouL, Orange Rock, GodLike Esports and Team XSpark.
His notable tournament achievements include finishing runner-up at the PUBG Mobile World League 2020: East with Orange Rock and winning the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series in 2024 through Team XSpark.
His participation in Bigg Boss 20 in 2026 marked his entry into mainstream reality television.
Achievements and Recognition
Scout has been recognised as one of the prominent personalities to emerge from India's competitive mobile gaming scene. His international esports exposure with organisations such as Fnatic and Orange Rock helped establish his reputation beyond the Indian gaming community.
His team achievements include a runner-up finish at the PUBG Mobile World League 2020: East and Team XSpark's victory in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series in 2024.
Scout has also received individual recognition including Gamer of the Year and Fan Favourite Esports Player of the Year honours.
His career as a streamer and content creator further expanded his audience beyond competitive esports, with millions of followers across digital platforms.
Personal Life
Tanmay Singh has largely kept details about his personal and family life private. He is known publicly by his gaming identities Scout, ScoutOP and Sc0ut.
His career has involved both competitive esports and digital content creation. He has also been associated with mentoring younger players and developing esports organisations through his involvement with Team XSpark and Revenant XSpark.
Esports Career
| Period | Team / Organisation | Role |
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| 2018–2019 | Team IND | Player |
| 2019–2020 | Fnatic | Player |
| 2020–2021 | Team SouL | Player |
| 2021–2022 | Orange Rock | Player |
| 2022 | GodLike Esports | Player |
| 2022–2025 | Team XSpark | Player / Owner |
| 2025 | Wyld Fangs / Wild Fangs | Player |
| 2025 | Revenant XSpark | Brand Ambassador / Mentor |
| 2026–present | Quantum Spark | Player |
Tournament Highlights
| Year | Tournament | Result / Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PUBG Mobile World League: East | Runner-up with Orange Rock |
| 2022 | PUBG Mobile World Invitational: Afterparty Showdown | Fan Favourite Player |
| 2023 | BGMI Series | 3rd place with Team XSpark |
| 2024 | Battlegrounds Mobile India Series | Winner with Team XSpark |
Television
| Year | Title | Role / Status |
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| 2026 | Bigg Boss 20 | Contestant |