MidOne steps in for Team Liquid at BLAST Slam 8 while Nisha remains absent
Team Liquid has listed Yeik Nai “MidOne” Zheng as its mid-laner for BLAST Slam 8 instead of Michał “Nisha” Jankowski. The switch became public through BLAST’s participant list rather than a Team Liquid announcement, and the organization has not explained Nisha’s absence. MidOne will line up with m1CKe, Wisper, Boxi, and tOfu under coach Blitz when the team begins play on September 29.
Team Liquid’s mid-lane change appeared on BLAST’s participant list dated September 25, not in a club statement. The lineup lists MidOne with m1CKe, Wisper, Boxi and tOfu, while Blitz remains coach. Wisper had already joined during a post-The International reshuffle that replaced Ace.
MidOne, 30, is Malaysian and has played for Fnatic and Team Secret, claiming two Major wins and several The International appearances. He last represented MOUZ, winning PGL Wallachia Season 6 but missing The International 2026. His reported career earnings exceed $2 million. Nisha’s status is unexplained.
The roster switch may shape how Dota 2 fans, fantasy players, and bettors follow BLAST Slam 8, especially Team Liquid supporters tracking Nisha’s unexplained absence. MidOne’s return to a top-tier lineup could draw renewed interest from Malaysian and Southeast Asian viewers. If Nisha’s absence extends, it may affect team cohesion, sponsorship narratives, and the wider mid-lane talent market, though the competitive impact remains uncertain until matches begin.