'People make you feel welcomed' – Deandra Dottin praises India's hospitality

Deandra Dottin opened up about her experience of playing in India in a recent interview. The West Indian star claimed she thoroughly enjoyed playing at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi.

The legendary West Indies player was seemingly pleased to see how Indian fans encouraged women cricketers. Moreover, she also expressed her happiness over the evolution of women's cricket in recent times. The legendary West Indies all rounder was all praises for the world-class facilities of the venue as well.

"I thoroughly enjoyed playing at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Kotambi, where the facilities were excellent. Also, it is good to see the way Indian fans encourage women cricketers. It’s fantastic to see that women’s cricket has evolved so much since the time I started playing the game," Dottin was quoted as saying by the Times of India (TOI).

I find Indian food a bit spicy: Dottin

Deandra Dottin was delighted that women's cricket was finally getting the attention it deserved, with people coming to stadiums to watch them play. The all-rounder stated that players feel a sense of belonging at the highest level when they receive encouragement from fans and that there is no better feeling in the world.

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"Finally, it is getting the kind of attention it deserves, and people are coming to the stadium to watch our matches. What more can a professional cricketer ask for? When fans come to watch you play and your matches are televised, you feel that you deserve to be here. There is no better feeling than that!" she continued.

Deandra also shared her experiences of exploring India during her tour. She spoke about the places she visited and the things she loved most about the country. Dottin felt welcomed wherever her team travelled and mentioned that she was able to manage non-spicy food in the subcontinent.

"During our stay in Vadodara, we visited the Laxmi Vilas Palace and had a nice conversation with Radhikaraje Gaekwad from the Baroda royal family. I quite liked the city. What I love the most about India is that no matter which city you travel to, people make you feel welcomed. Although I am a big foodie, I find Indian food a bit spicy. No chillies for me (laughs), but I manage to find non-spicy food too," Dottin concluded.