The post-The International 2026 shuffle has officially hit one of Eastern Europe’s most prominent organizations. Following a fourth-place finish at TI 2026, BetBoom Team has announced a significant restructuring of their Dota 2 lineup, headlined by the return of a familiar face and a bold, high-stakes role swap.
Alexander “TORONTOTOKYO” Khertek is back with the organization, though this time he is trading his keyboard for the clipboard. He steps in as the new head coach, taking over for Anatoly “boolk” Ivanov, who is stepping away for a several-month break to spend time with family. For TORONTOTOKYO, this marks a return to the club where he previously served as a captain and support player, bringing a wealth of championship experience to the coaching staff.
The most eye-catching move, however, takes place in the middle lane. With star mid laner Danil “gpk” Skutin announcing an extended leave of absence until at least the New Year to recover from mental and physical exhaustion, the team has opted for an internal solution rather than an outside signing. Vitalie “Save-” Melnic, the team’s long-time captain and a world-class position four support, is transitioning to the mid lane.
The organization confirmed that this shift is one the Moldovan captain has wanted to explore for some time. While Save- is widely regarded as one of the best supports in the game, his move to a core role is a massive gamble for the team’s upcoming season. To fill the void in the support duo, the team has signed Georgii “swedenstrong” Zainalabidov as their new position four, following a successful trial period.
This revamped roster will look to maintain the momentum that saw BetBoom Team secure back-to-back Top 4 finishes at The International. Whether this experiment in the mid lane provides the spark they need or proves to be a temporary measure remains the biggest question for the squad as they prepare for the next matches.
BetBoom Team Roster:
- Ilya “Kiritych” Ulyanov (Carry)
- Vitalie “Save-” Melnic (Mid)
- Matvey “MieRo” Vasyunin (Offlane)
- Georgii “swedenstrong” Zainalabidov (Support)
- Vladislav “Kataomi`” Semenov (Support)
- Alexander “TORONTOTOKYO” Khertek (Coach)
Keep an eye on our MyEsports predictions for updates on how this new lineup fares in their upcoming tournament appearances.