Aurora Officially Sign Jimpphat and ash

Aurora have announced their first signings as part of a major Counter-Strike 2 roster rebuild. Finnish rifler Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo has joined the team, while Ashley “ash” Batty has been appointed as the new head coach. The organization introduced both members on social media.

Jimpphat joined Aurora after parting ways with MOUZ. The Finn had represented the club’s main roster since July 2023 before being moved to the bench in spring 2026. During his time with the team, he won several major tournaments and was named among HLTV’s top 20 players of 2024.

ash became a free agent after the end of his long tenure with GamerLegion. The British specialist coached the team for more than five years, but left the active roster in December 2025 and officially parted ways with the organization in April 2026.

Following these signings, Aurora still have one vacant spot on the roster. According to rumors, it could be filled by former Falcons captain Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski. The Macedonian has been on the bench since April, when he was replaced by Finn “karrigan” Andersen.

kyxsan and Jimpphat Could Join Aurora

Aurora began their rebuild after finishing 3rd-4th at IEM Cologne Major 2026. The organization previously parted ways with coach Sezgin “Fabre” Kalaycı, moved soulfly to the bench, and saw MAJ3R take a break from professional competition.

Current Aurora roster:

• İsmailcan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş

• Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın

• Özgür “woxic” Eker

• Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo

• Ashley “ash” Batty (coach)