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West Indies women's team all-rounder Deandra Dottin has announced her retirement from international cricket on Monday.

Dottin posted a retirement note on her official Twitter handle to confirm the news stating, "To whom it may concern. Please accept this letter as my formal retirement from the senior women’s West Indies team, effective July 1, 2022. This announcement has come with much contemplation as cricket has always been a passion of mine,”

“However, when the passion burns out, one has to take time to reassess their commitment. There have been many obstacles during my cricket career that I have had to overcome, however, the current climate and team environment has been non-conductive (conducive) to my ability to thrive and reignite my passion,”

“I am appreciate (appreciative) of the opportunities afforded to me, and I have ruminated on my decision over a period of time. Playing for the West Indies and representing the region has been an honour. During my 14 years of playing, I have trained at my best and grown as a player physically, mentally and emotionally,”

“It is the combination of this growth that has assisted me in reflecting on what is truly important to me. With much sadness but without regret, I realize I am no longer able to adhere to team culture and team environment as it has undermined my ability to perform excellently,” she added.