PAUL Stirling has stepped down as captain of Ireland’s men’s T20I team with immediate effect. The decision was announced more than a month after Ireland’s campaign at the T20 World Cup ended.
Stirling’s own campaign was cut short by a right knee injury that he picked up during Ireland’s heavy defeat to Australia in Colombo. He was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament, with Lorcan Tucker assuming captaincy duties thereafter.
“It has been a tremendous honour to lead Ireland in this format and something I have been incredibly proud to do. Captaining your country is a privilege that carries great responsibility, and I’m very grateful for the trust and support I have received during my time in the role,” the 35-year old Stirling said in a statement.
Stirling’s own campaign was cut short by a right knee injury that he picked up during Ireland’s heavy defeat to Australia in Colombo. He was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament, with Lorcan Tucker assuming captaincy duties thereafter.
“It has been a tremendous honour to lead Ireland in this format and something I have been incredibly proud to do. Captaining your country is a privilege that carries great responsibility, and I’m very grateful for the trust and support I have received during my time in the role,” the 35-year old Stirling said in a statement.