Sambalpur, Sept. 14 -- Sambalpur Warriors will return to the Odisha T20 League this month, looking to go one step further after finishing runners-up last season, with the franchise setting its sights firmly on the title.

Led by captain Gaurav Choudhury and former India international Sanjay Raul as Head Coach, the Warriors will begin their campaign at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, against defending champions Cuttack Panthers on September 20 -- a repeat of last season's final, according to a release.

The franchise enters the new season with the experience of having gone deep into the competition last year. While the runners-up finish has given the side confidence, the team management believes the challenge now is to convert that experience i...