A day earlier than the Gujarat Giants was scheduled to play the inaugural Women’s Premier League match in opposition to the Mumbai Indians, the previous introduced that West Indies batter Deandra Dottin had been changed by Ireland-born Australian all-rounder Kim Garth due to an damage.
The Gujarat Giants confirmed on Sunday that Dottin won’t be part of its squad for this season’s WPL after the crew couldn’t get hold of her medical 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 stated in its official assertion.
“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 within the public sale final month.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com