Deandra Dottin Comes Out of Retirement Ahead of Women's T20 World Cup

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has reversed her international retirement and declared herself available for selection for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. Dottin expressed her eagerness to return and contribute to the team, hoping to mentor younger players and bolster the team's performance.

West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has decided to reverse her international retirement and made herself available for selection ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup. Dottin had initially retired nearly two years ago during the 2022 Commonwealth Games while leading Barbados.

In a heartfelt letter to Cricket West Indies, Dottin stated, 'Representing West Indies in international cricket has always been a matter of great pride and passion for me. After a period of reflection and thoughtful dialogue with various parties within Cricket West Indies, including Cricket West Indies President Dr. Kishore Shallow, I am pleased to inform you that I am eager to return to the game that I love and contribute my utmost to the West Indies women's team across all formats, with immediate effect.'

She emphasized her confidence in her experience and skills adding value to the team, and expressed her desire to mentor younger players and foster the development of women's cricket in the region. Dottin retired in August 2022, citing a 'non-conducive' environment within the West Indies setup, but her record speaks volumes with 143 ODIs and 127 T20Is under her belt. Dottin holds the record for the fastest century in women's T20Is, a 38-ball feat against South Africa in the 2010 T20 World Cup.

CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe welcomed Dottin's decision and praised her ability and experience as assets to the team. 'Deandra is a player of immense ability and experience. We are pleased with her decision to return to international cricket and be eligible for selection. There is no doubt that she could add significant value to the West Indies Women's teams,' Bascombe stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)