‘Get Well Soon From What?’: Deandra Dottin Reacts After Being Ruled Out of WPL 2023

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Last Update: March 04, 2023, 17:18 IST

Deandra Dottin (AFP Image)

Deandra Dottin (AFP Image)

Dottin, who was signed by Gujarat Giants for INR 60 lakhs, was replaced by Australian fast bowler Kim Garth.

Ace West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin reacted on Twitter after being ruled out of the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League. Dottin, who was signed by Gujarat Giants for INR 60 lakhs, was replaced by Australian fast bowler Kim Garth.

The costliest franchise of WPL 2023 has had to call up a replacement player just ahead of the start of the inaugural edition, where they will face Mumbai Indians.

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“Ace West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin is recovering from a medical condition and has been replaced by Australian pacer Kim Garth. Adani Gujarat Giants wishes DeAndra a speedy recovery and welcomes the talented Kim Garth.

Meanwhile, Dottin courted controversy with an Instagram story where she replied to a fan and wrote, “If I may ask, what?”

Diandra Dottin on her Instagram Story

She further wrote on Twitter that she is recovering from nothing but the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

“I really appreciate all the messages but to be honest I am recovering with nothing but the anointing of the Holy Spirit thank you #GodIsGood #GodIsInControl,” she wrote.

Dottin announced his retirement from international cricket last year via Twitter, citing reservations with the team environment as the reason behind his decision.

The 31-year-old is calling it quits after scoring 6,424 runs and taking 134 wickets for the West Indies after appearing in 269 matches across the two white-ball formats.

Meanwhile, Dottin’s replacement Garth made his international debut in 2010 and has represented Australia in 36 T20Is and 54 T20Is. He is a right arm medium pace bowler and a right handed batsman.

He has taken 23 wickets in his 36 ODIs and averages 36.39. He has also taken 43 wickets in 54 T20I matches and has an economy rate of 5.92.

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