Gujarat Giants' Deandra Dottin ruled out of WPL 2023: Details
In a major blow for Gujarat Giants, Deandra Dottin has been ruled out of the inaugural Women's Premier League, starting Saturday (March 4). The Ahmedabad-based franchise has named Australian all-rounder Kim Garth as her replacement. Notably, Garth was a part of the Australian squad which recently lifted the ICC Women's T20 World Cup title in South Africa. Here are further details.
Giants to meet Mumbai Indians in the season opener
As per ESPNCricinfo, Dottin is "recovering from a medical situation." Meanwhile, the Giants will meet Harmanpreet Kaur's Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Veteran Australian batter Beth Mooney will lead the Gujarat Giants. Ashleigh Gardner, the joint-most expensive foreign buy in the auction, Sophia Dunkley, and Sneh Rana are the other notable names in the squad.
A look at Dottin's stats
Dottin was bought for Rs. 60 lakh in the auction after bidding for her started at a base price of Rs. 50 lakh. She has been a prolific performer for West Indies over the years. In 127 WT20Is, she owns 2,697 runs at 25.68. Her strike rate is over 122 (100s: 2, 50s:2). The tally also includes 62 wickets (ER: 6.42).
How Garth has fared in WT20Is?
Garth, who went unsold at the auction, didn't get to play a game in the T20 WC. The former Ireland international, however, has fared well in the 20-over format. The right-handed batter owns 762 runs in 54 WT20Is at 23.09. Her strike rate (79.04) is on the lower side. Garth, who bowls right-arm pace, also boasts 43 wickets (ER: 5.92).
