Shiva Nandy Skirmishes Again? Skyesports’ Frontman Finds Himself in Yet Another Storm
Shiva Nandy faces backlash after fallout with LetsGrowEsports sparks major IGC controversy.
Shiva Nandy Skirmishes Again? Skyesports’ Frontman Finds Himself in Yet Another Storm
Oh boy, Shiva is back in the spotlight, again. What seemed like a settled scene at Skyesports turned into a circus once again as Shiva finds himself at the center of another community conflict. This time, the heat comes from a serious fallout with LetsGrowEsports, a well-known name in the Indian gaming content scene, headed by Naveen (we won’t share the full name or details due to safety concerns and respect for privacy).
In a post that quickly made the rounds, LetsGrowEsports alleged that post a disagreement, Shiva and associates went to an extreme—they reportedly leaked Naveen’s personal number, resulting in an endless flood of spam calls and even death threats. Screenshots shared on social media show repeated missed calls, allegedly from Shiva himself and other numbers linked to his circle.
But it doesn’t stop there. Another post from LetsGrowEsports claims that during a heated conversation, certain people linked to Shiva allegedly claimed they had political backing in Karnataka and could “do anything to anyone in IGC.” As wild as that sounds, Naveen cheekily added that they were “so high, bro,” wishing he could share the recording.
The community is divided. Some are asking for clarification, others are siding with Naveen, and some are just watching it all unfold like the latest Netflix drama. Meanwhile, Shiva’s silence is only adding to the suspense.
But we can’t ignore the bigger picture here.
This isn’t just about Shiva Nandy and LetsGrowEsports or any other single controversy. Indian esports, as exciting and fast-growing as it is, is also teetering on the edge of chaos. There’s no transparency, no accountability, and certainly no central body to enforce ethics or governance.
Whether it’s gaming organizations, tournament organizers, or even the developers pushing their titles in this region—too much happens behind closed doors. Allegations fly, careers are affected, prize pools vanish, and players or creators are left in the dark.
Even the Owner of Gods Reign, KR Rohit, has been involved in similar drama. We’ve seen Gods Reign shut down their esports operations, only to re-open them again. Moves like this reflect instability—and that affects not just teams, but the trust of players and the community.
At this point, it’s becoming clear: Indian esports desperately needs a dedicated governing body. One that isn’t just symbolic, but actually enforces structure, fairness, and protection—for players, creators, orgs, and fans alike.
It’s clear—while esports is growing in India, the community still needs serious work when it comes to professionalism and conflict resolution.
Also Read: Women in Esports open up about Harassment in Shiva Nandy's Skyesports
Because let’s be honest: if your response to criticism is leaking numbers and name-dropping politicians, maybe the "sport" part of "esports" hasn’t really clicked yet.
