Paul Stirling

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Paul Robert Stirling is an Irish cricketer. Stirling is the opening batsman for the Ireland cricket team and an occasional right-arm, off-break bowler. He is one of the top 10 run scorers in T20 internationals. He was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Ireland's first ever Test match, against Pakistan, in May 2018. He was appointed as the vice-captain of the Ireland team in June 2020. He subsequently served as interim captain of Ireland in the T20I and ODI format following the resignation of Andrew Balbirnie, before being appointed as permanent limited-overs captain in October 2023.

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Stirling & Campher help Ireland to win over Zimbabwe A 144-run partnership between Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher steers Ireland to a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe as they level the ODI series in Harare. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025
Adair 'reaping dividends' for hard work - Stirling Ireland captain Paul Stirling says Ross Adair's improvement is "really exciting" after the opener hit a superb maiden T20 century in Sunday's victory over South Africa in Abu Dhabi. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2024
Ireland 'need to pride ourselves on our fight' Ireland captain Paul Stirling says his side need to "pride themselves on their fight" as they exited the T20 World Cup after finishing bottom of Group A without a win. BBC Sport - Published on June 17, 2024

India opener key for Irish at World Cup - Stirling Ireland captain Paul Stirling says a good display against number one side India in their first men's T20 World Cup game would give them confidence for the rest of the tournament. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2024
Stirling appointed Ireland ODI and T20 captain Ireland opener Paul Stirling is named captain of the men's ODI and T20 teams after carrying out the role on an interim basis. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023
Ireland post highest Test score against Sri Lanka Ireland post their highest Test score of 492 as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher both hit centuries against Sri Lanka in Galle. BBC Sport - Published on April 25, 2023

Stirling and Little to miss Ireland Tests Paul Stirling and Josh Little will miss Ireland's Tests in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka as they juggle international and franchise commitments. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2023