“Representing the West Indies in international cricket has always been a great pride and passion for me,” Dottin, 33, said in a letter to Cricket West Indies (CWI), which was part of the board’s statement. “After much consideration and thoughtful discussions with various stakeholders within Cricket West Indies, including Cricket West Indies Chairman Dr Kishore Shallow, I wish to let you know that I am eager to return to the game I love and contribute fully to the West Indies women’s team in all formats, with immediate effect.”
“I am confident that my experience, maturity and skills will add value to the team as they have in the past. I will give my best in every match and training session to help put the team on a winning trajectory in international cricket. Additionally, I am also keen to mentor younger players and contribute to the overall development of women’s cricket in the region.”
CWI welcomed Dottin’s decision. “Deandra is a player of great ability and experience,” said CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe. “We are pleased that she has decided to return to international cricket and become eligible for selection. We have no doubt she will add great value to the West Indies women’s team.”
Since retiring, Dottin has flourished on the T20 league circuit but is not playing an official match after September 2023. She will captain the Trinivago Knight Riders team in the upcoming Women’s Caribbean Premier League ahead of their West Indies training camp in August ahead of the T20 World Cup.