cairne on leaving Ninjas in Pyjamas: “The team needs something different from what I can offer as a player.”
Alexey Mikhailov
Esports player Artem “cairne” Mushinsky posted on his personal X page, commenting on his move to the Ninjas in Pyjamas bench.
I am announcing that Ninjas in Pyjamas has moved me to the bench.
Of course, this decision has upset me, but I want to thank all my teammates and the organization for the opportunity they gave me and the time we spent together. Over the past few months, we’ve put in a lot of effort to refine our gameplay and create a system that would not only allow me to reach my full potential but also help the team achieve its goals.
Unfortunately, we have come to the conclusion that our approaches to the game differ in some important aspects—the team needs something slightly different from what I can offer as a player. I can say that I respect the organization’s decision.
Right now, I’m confident and motivated to move forward. I’m ready to explore options for continuing my career.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way.
Earlier, Ninjas in Pyjamas announced that cairne had been moved to the bench. The Ukrainian rifler joined the team in January 2026 and, during that time, helped them take first place at Stake Ranked Episode 2.
Photo — StarLadder.
Alexey Mikhailov
