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Sharmila Ganguly

Leaf returns to G2 VALORANT, but his stand-in’s role in VCT Americas journey remains unforgettable

When G2 VALORANT announced leaf’s medical issues in July, fans wondered what the team’s future would look like with a substitute during VCT Americas Stage Two. At least Champions qualification was already secured, they thought. Little did they know Andrej “babybay” Francisty would defy the odds to hold the roster together.

Babybay is a former pro player who retired from the VCT scene in 2023 before transitioning to esports casting in 2024. Fans admire him for his energetic personality and sharp insights during live VALORANT broadcasts.

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