Gujarat Giants could not get hold of medical clearance for Dottin earlier than deadline

Gujarat Giants have issued an announcement saying they weren’t capable of get hold of medical clearance in time for his or her allrounder Deandra Dottin, due to which they needed to exchange her with Australia allrounder Kim Garth for the continuing Women’s Premier League.

The franchise had earlier stated that Dottin was “recovering from a medical situation”. In response to that, Dottin tweeted: “I really appreciate all the messages but truth be told I’m recovering from nothing but the Holy Ghost anointing thank you #GodIsGood #GodIsInControl.”

On Sunday, Giants issued a clarification saying: “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 sit up for seeing her return to the sphere quickly. Subject to the clearance of her medical report, she might be a part of the Gujarat Giants squad within the upcoming seasons.”

Giants had bought Dottin at the auction for INR 60 lakh (US $73,000 approx.) after bidding started for her at a base price of INR 50 lakh.

Garth, on the other hand, had gone unsold at the auction last month. Garth recently shifted to Australia after completing the necessary formalities and has even signed a three-year deal with Melbourne Stars in the WBBL. She was part of the Australia squad that won the T20 World Cup in South Africa, though she didn’t get a match.

Garth joined the Giants squad on Friday however did not play the match opener in opposition to Mumbai Indians, which Giants misplaced by 143 runs.

Source web site: www.espncricinfo.com

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