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Paul Stirling resigned after leading Ireland in 48 T20Is, citing poor World Cup results and injury; Cricket Ireland has not named his permanent successor.
- On Thursday, Paul Stirling announced he has stepped down as Ireland T20 captain following a disappointing 2026 T20 World Cup campaign, with the team set to face India in a T20I series this June under new leadership.
- Stirling assumed the full-time T20 captaincy from Andy Balbirnie in 2023, leading Ireland in 48 T20Is; his tenure included two group-stage exits at T20 World Cups and was hindered by a knee injury during the recent tournament.
- While stepping down from T20, Stirling remains Ireland's ODI captain, focusing on qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Africa. "This feels like the right time for the team to move into a new chapter," he said.
- Cricket Ireland has not yet named a permanent successor, though Keeper-batter Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector are under consideration. Director of high performance Graham West confirmed the India series will proceed as planned.
- Upcoming international fixtures include matches against New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, with Cricket Ireland planning to confirm the full 2026 summer schedule soon. Stirling previously criticized the team's sparse fixture list.
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India vs Ireland T20I series confirmed for June, Paul Stirling steps down as captain
Ireland are all set to welcome India to their shores in June this year for a short T20I series, Cricket Ireland announced on Thursday, March 19. India will take on the Irish side ahead of their white-ball tour of England.
Paul Stirling steps down as T20I captain, Ireland confirm T20I series against India
Ireland were in constant touch with the BCCI, with the hope of hosting India later in the year. They have now finalised it, as a T20I series will be played in June. However, the series will be played under a new leadership, following the resignation of Paul Stirling. The opener on Thursday announced that he had stepped down from the role after a disappointing campaign at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Stirling assumed the full-time T20 captaincy from A…
Paul Stirling steps down as Ireland T20I captain - The Tribune
The 35-year-old's own participation was cut short due to a knee ligament injury sustained during Ireland's match against Australia, limiting him to just two appearances. In his absence, wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker assumed captaincy responsibilities for the remainder of the tournament.
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