WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants confirm out of Deandra Dottin after failing to obtain medical reports clearance on time

A day prior to the Gujarat Giants was booked to play the debut Women’s Premier League match against the Mumbai Indians, they previously declared that West Indies hitter Deandra Dottin had been replaced by Ireland-born Australian all-rounder Kim Garth as a result of a physical issue.

The Gujarat Giants affirmed on Sunday that Dottin won’t be a member of its team for this season’s WPL after the group couldn’t get her clinical clearance in time.

“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,” the Giants said in its official statement.

“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 season,” it added.

Gujarat had bought Dottin for Rs 60 lakhs in the auction last month.