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Sandeep Warrier to play for Chhattisgarh as guest player
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The chatter around Warrier's move will paint it as a loss for Tamil Nadu or a sign of domestic disloyalty. But at 35, after a poor season, he is chasing game time. If Chhattisgarh gives him a full run, it is a sensible career decision. The real test: can he rediscover his wicket-taking form and help Chhattisgarh compete in a tough group?
Source: thehindu.com
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