WPL Auction 2025: Dottin returns to big spenders Gujarat Giants

Deandra Dottin has returned to Gujarat Giants, with the franchise bidding INR 1.7 Crore to get the services of the West Indian allrounder for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League. Dottin, who was picked by Giants ahead of the inaugural season, was left out from the tournament for falling to get the medical clearance before the deadline date. Dottin's inclusion further strengthens the overseas top-order options for Giants, which already includes Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt and Pheobe Litchfield

Giants, who had offloaded seven players ahead of the auctions, were the busiest team on the auction day, having to spend INR 4 Cr to buy four players for the upcoming season. The most expensive of them was Mumbai allrounder Simran Shaikh, who cost the franchise INR 1.9 Crore. Simran, who was released by UP Warriorz ahead of the auctions, scored 176 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 100