Uzumaki, former Big Brother Esports IGL
Ritik Negi, known as Uzumaki, is an Indian BGMI in-game leader best known for leading Big Brother Esports to second place at BGIS 2023. Esports.net's report on the BGIS revival quotes Uzumaki, the IGL for Big Brother Esports, on the team's hunger after their runner-up finish at their first LAN event.
Uzumaki's Liquipedia winnings total $11,312, with the headline result the BGIS 2023 second place worth ₹7,50,000. The same record shows a 14th-place finish at the India-Korea Invitational 2023 (₹20,000) and smaller independent results including third at Clash of Warriors Season 2.
The Big Brother roster around him included Sarvit, EzePzee, and Rishi on identical earnings records, the underdog core that took the official series to its final day. His date of birth is unrecorded in the sources used.
His name, the IGL role, the Big Brother Esports tenure, and the BGIS 2023 runner-up finish are all confirmed. His date of birth is marked missing.
Liquipedia's results table widens the picture beyond the two headline finishes. With Big Brother, Uzumaki also won Upthrust Esports Survivors Throne Season 4 and the Skyesports Skirmish Series Season 2 in 2023, took third at Fight Night Season 5 and Clash of Warriors Season 2, and fifth at the APL Winter Showdown Season 2, a run of third-party results behind the BGIS headline.
His playing career did not end with Big Brother. Liquipedia's transfer record has him leaving Big Brother on 14 August 2024 for a short HRE Esports stint that ran into September 2024, and it lists him as retired as a player, with playing years 2021 to 2024. He returned to competition as a coach, holding the GENxFM coaching role from 8 January 2026 to 31 March 2026.
The earnings shape underlines how concentrated his career was. Liquipedia's year-by-year chart credits him with $11,132 in 2023 alone, the BGIS season, and only $180 in 2024, when his results were third-party finishes before the HRE move. His coaching chapter opened with a public welcome from GENxFM in January 2026, the organisation announcing him in the new role with a line about great coaches changing lives.
Team history
- 2026-01-08 → 2026-03-31GENxFM (Coach)
- 2024-08-14 → 2024-09HRE Esports
- 2023-06-21 → 2024-08-14
Achievements
| Date | Place | Tier | Tournament | Team | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2023 | 14th | A |  | | ₹1,00,000 |
| 15 Oct 2023 | 2nd | A |  | | ₹37,50,000 |
Awards & honours
- Finished runners-up at BGIS 2023 with Big Brother Esports.
- Won Upthrust Esports Survivors Throne Season 4 and Skyesports Skirmish Series Season 2 with Big Brother Esports in 2023.
Earnings Chart
Event Earnings
Team prize money from events this player attended. Individual splits are not publicly documented, so no per-player share is shown.
| Event | Date | Team | Place | Team prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2023 | | 14th | ₹1,00,000 |
| 15 Oct 2023 | | 2nd | ₹37,50,000 |
| Total | ₹3,850,000 |
Team prize money by year
- 2023₹3,850,000
Other event context
| Event | Team place | What is verified |
|---|---|---|
| BGIS 2023 | 2nd | Runner-up with Big Brother Esports; ₹7,50,000. |
| India-Korea Invitational 2023 | 14th | 14th place; ₹20,000. |
FAQ
What is Uzumaki's real name?
Uzumaki's real name is Ritik Negi.
Which team does Uzumaki play for?
Uzumaki is retired as a player. He last played for HRE Esports in 2024 and coached GENxFM in early 2026; he is best known for leading Big Brother Esports.
What role does Uzumaki play?
Uzumaki played as the in-game leader (IGL).
How much has Uzumaki earned?
Uzumaki's winnings are about $11,312.