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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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

'It's gone horribly wrong' - Ireland limp to 24-3 Watch as Australia's Glenn Maxwell takes the wickets of Paul Stirling and Harry Tector in the same over to leave Ireland 24-3 early in their chase of 180 at the T20 World Cup at the Gabba in Brisbane. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2022
T20 World Cup: Ireland opener Paul Stirling hits big six against England but is caught two balls later Ireland's Paul Stirling hits a huge six but the big-hitting opener is caught by Sam Curran on the boundary off Mark Wood two balls later. BBC Sport - Published on October 26, 2022
T20 World Cup: Ireland's Paul Stirling hits 50 against the West Indies Watch the best shots from Paul Stirling's half-century as Ireland beat the West Indies by nine wickets to qualify for the Super 12 stage at the T20 World Cup in Hobart, Australia. BBC Sport - Published on October 21, 2022
The Hundred: Sensational Stirling leads Southern Brave to victory Watch the best of Paul Stirling as he hits an unbeaten 74 off 42 balls to lead Southern Brave to a nine-wicket win over Welsh Fire in The Hundred at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground. BBC Sport - Published on August 22, 2022

Vitality Blast: Paul Stirling hits 46-ball century for Birmingham Bears Birmingham Bears opener Paul Stirling hits 34 off an over in T20 Blast victory, plus wins for Middlesex, Durham and Glamorgan. BBC Sport - Published on May 26, 2022