WPL 2023: Deandra Dottin vs Gujarat Giants – The ongoing saga between Deandra Dottin and WPL-based side Gujarat Giants takes a new route. Prior to the start of the first game of the inaugural tournament, the Giants went on to say that WestIndies all-rounder was recovering from a medical situation. However, the player then immediately retorted back claiming, that she is perfectly fine. Now clearing the air about the issues, the Gujarat Giants said that the side failed to receive medical clearance from the player which is mandatory. Follow Women’s Premier League 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
WPL 2023: Deandra Dottin vs Gujarat Giants CONTINUES, Team claims Giants were Unable to obtain Medical clearance of Player before Stipulated DEADLINE – Follow Live Updates
Taking to social media, the Gujarat Giants released a statement, “Deandra is a world-class player and a wonderful signing for the franchise. Unfortunately, we were unable to obtain a medical clearance before the defined deadline for this season, such clearances are a requirement of all players participating in the WPL.
“We look forward to seeing her return to the field soon. Subject to the clearance of her medical report, she will be part of the Gujarat Giants squad in the upcoming seasons,” concluded the statement.
Our statement.#TATAWPL #BringItOn #GujaratGiants #WPL2023 pic.twitter.com/G5x61FOKBW
— Gujarat Giants (@GujaratGiants) March 5, 2023
Gujarat Giants explained the situation quite clearly. The team went on to say that Deandra is world-class player and a key signing for the Giants. However, as per the mandated rules, the team was unable to get a medical clearance before the stipulated deadline. And there the player has to sit out. But the team is confident, that once she passes her medical, she will be a part of the squad in the upcoming seasons.
WPL 2023: Deandra Dottin vs Gujarat Giants CONTINUES, Team claims Giants were Unable to obtain Medical clearance of Player before Stipulated DEADLINE – Follow Live Updates
“Ace West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin is recovering from a medical situation and has been replaced by Australian pace bowler Kim Garth. The Adani Gujarat Giants wish Deandra a speedy recovery, and welcome the talented Kim Garth,” the Gujarat Giants said in a statement.
However, after the announcements, Deandra Dottin created a storm suggesting that she was perfectly fine and fit. When messages started pouring in, the West Indian star wrote, ‘Get well soon from what?’
She later tweeted, “I really appreciate all the messages but truth be told I’m recovering from nothing but the Holy Ghost anointing thank you.”
I really appreciate all the messages but truth be told I’m recovering from nothing but the Holy Ghost anointing thank you 🙏🏾 #GodIsGood #GodIsInControl
— Deandra Dottin (@Dottin_5) March 4, 2023
Gujarat Giants Squad: Beth Mooney (Captain), Sneh Rana (Vice-Captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Sophia Dunkley, Annabel Sutherland, Harleen Deol, Kim Garth, S Meghana, Georgia Wareham, Mansi Joshi, Dayalan Hemalatha, Monica Patel, Tanuja Kanwer, Sushma Verma, Hurley Gala, Ashwani Kumari, Parunika Sisodia, Shabnam Shakil.
