West Indies star comes out of international retirement ahead of T20 World Cup

Deandra Dottin, who made the first ever century in women's T20Is, is set to return for West Indies two years after she announced a shock retirement from international cricket.

Dottin, now 33, had called time on her international career in 2022, citing issues with the "current climate and team environment".

Cricket West Indies revealed that she conveyed her availability in a letter to the board.

"Representing West Indies in international cricket has always been a matter of great pride and passion for me," Dottin wrote.

"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."

"I am confident that my experience, maturity, and skills will add value to the team as it has done in the past, and I am prepared to furnish my best efforts in every match and training session to ensure the team’s winning trajectory in international cricket."

Dottin missed the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup as such but is now in line to play this year's event in Bangladesh.

Dottin is one of West Indies' most-capped international player in women's cricket, with 127 T20Is and 143 ODIs since her debut in June 2008.

West Indies welcomed Dottin's return to international cricket, mentioning that she would add "significant value" to the women's teams across formats.

"Deandra is a player of immense ability and experience," CWI Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, said.

"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."