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Deandra Dottin releases detailed statement - WPL

 
Narper 2023-03-20 12:57:57 

West Indies' Deandra Dottin has released a statement over her controversial exclusion from the inaugural Womens Premier League by the Gujarat Giants franchise.

Dottin had been left out due to medical reasons, claimed the Giants and had replaced her with Kim Garth.

The player had refuted those claims by posting cryptic messages on her social media handles which had further fueled the controversy.

She has now come out with her side of events in a detailed statement put out on Twitter.

STATEMENT

 
Wally-1 2023-03-20 13:39:27 

In reply to Narper
That's not a CWI problem but a pocket book issue.

 
Walco 2023-03-20 13:40:25 

In reply to Narper
I will reserve judgment until I hear the other side ...

 
positiveg 2023-03-20 13:43:33 

In reply to Narper

They probably changed their mind about her, but didn't know how to get out of it
So they use the small denominator to terminate her contract.

 
doosra 2023-03-20 13:45:58 

In reply to Walco

you doh trust you DD?

 
Walco 2023-03-20 13:48:33 

In reply to doosra
smile There are two sides to every story. I want to hear both.

 
bdaTryangle 2023-03-20 13:50:23 

In reply to Wally-1

True, nothing to do with CWI but I imagine with Deandra having limited opportunities to secure some great deals at this stage of her professional career, she was obligated to put this response out.

Seems like she's ready to go though, so expect to see her in the Hundred in a couple months and who knows what next.

 
doosra 2023-03-20 14:12:07 

In reply to Walco

powen got a side too... big grin

 
doosra 2023-03-20 14:12:29 

In reply to Walco

but that she comes out swinging...she ent holding back

 
Walco 2023-03-20 14:41:00 

In reply to doosra
She reminds me of the Universe Boss, except that he had the good sense to mess with CWI but not the Indians smile

 
doosra 2023-03-20 14:45:37 

In reply to Walco

did she not also pick a fight with cwi? big grin or did she just say no, tenks

 
Osmond 2023-03-20 15:04:26 

In reply to Walco

Am I daft? Or is DD making their case for them?

 
Drapsey 2023-03-20 15:13:14 


Is she now considering unretiring from WI cricket?

 
Narper 2023-03-20 15:41:24 

In reply to Wally-1

In reply to Narper
That's not a CWI problem but a pocket book issue.

Doesn't CWI get a small piece of the pie in US dollars? $10,000 ?

 
doosra 2023-03-20 16:10:32 

In reply to Osmond

i read her things that way initially but there is a little blip...what Guja physio did...?

 
doosra 2023-03-20 16:10:45 

In reply to Narper

i think it's 10%

 
Mustwin 2023-03-20 16:42:24 

I am a huge fan of Dottin but I side with the franchise on this one based on her statement. It appears that she would not be 100% fit to represent the franchise but was insistent because of the moneys involved. I don't believe she would play for Windies under the same circumstances citing medical issues.

 
WIfan26 2023-03-20 16:48:46 

I hope Shitmyer and his Momager are watching what happens when you burn your bridges!!!!

Franchises may pretend to care about you but you're just a number and easily replaceable!!!

 
Kay 2023-03-20 17:02:40 

I think the Giants did a risk analysis based on all the reports and timelines to arrive at their final decision.

 
Maispwi 2023-03-20 17:02:55 

Ah doh understand DD. She herself sought second opinions but apparently objected to the Franchise getting an independent assessment on her fitness. Did she refuse to see another doctor because she was cleared by her own physician?

 
doosra 2023-03-20 17:07:31 

In reply to Kay

but if she signed a contract, she should be able to get something...but then we don't know what the contract entails

 
bdaTryangle 2023-03-20 18:40:22 

In reply to Mustwin

The timing of everything makes everything tight. The draft was on Feb 13. According to the statement, Deandra was cleared to resume training as of Feb 14. And she got further clearance on Feb 20, but apparently not by someone that Gujurat relies on.

What a mess.

 
Narper 2023-03-20 20:01:54 

Does she have an agent? Surely this thing can be resolved for the future.
Social media is certainly not the place for this

 
Brerzerk 2023-03-20 21:26:41 

Hmmm
a. Having ended her WI career controversially I may add even if she is right her credibility/reliability will be questioned
b. Everyone now knows her options are more n more limited and will not mind playing hardball.
I only hope that she can maximize the benefits of her talents for the time she has left in the game.
Good Luck Deandra