'Very grateful': Ireland’s Paul Stirling quits T20 captaincy after poor World Cup
Paul Stirling has stepped down as Ireland’s T20I captain as part of plans for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028. Ireland struggled in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, finishing fourth, while Stirling’s campaign ended early due to injury. Lorcan Tucker led in his absence. Stirling will continue as ODI captain and said, "It has been a tremendous honour to lead Ireland in this format."
Paul Stirling has stepped down as Ireland’s T20I captain as part of plans for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2028. Ireland struggled in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, finishing fourth, while Stirling’s campaign ended early due to injury. Lorcan Tucker led in his absence. Stirling will continue as ODI captain and said, "It has been a tremendous honour to lead Ireland in this format."
