# Sandeep Warrier to play for Chhattisgarh as guest player 2026-08-13T17:46:21+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Pacer Sandeep Warrier will turn out for Chhattisgarh as a 'Guest Player' in the 2026-27 domestic season, moving from Tamil Nadu after five seasons. The 35-year-old began his first-class career with Kerala and became a registered TN player in 2020. He was the pace spearhead, winning two Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 titles and helping TN reach the Ranji Trophy semifinals in 2023-24. Warrier's last season was forgettable: he took six wickets in five matches and was dropped. He called the move amicable after an offer from Chhattisgarh. He will continue playing in the TNPL for Dindigul Dragons. Tamil Nadu starts its Ranji campaign against Rajasthan on October 11. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Chhattisgarh cricket, domestic cricket, player transfer, Ranji Trophy, Sandeep Warrier, Tamil Nadu cricket Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sandeep-warrier-to-play-for-chhattisgarh-as-guest-player/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sandeep-warrier-to-play-for-chhattisgarh-as-guest-player/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.