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.
Stirling in 2013
The Ireland men's cricket team represents all of Ireland in international cricket. The Irish Cricket Union, operating under the brand Cricket Ireland, is the sport's governing body in Ireland, and they organise the international team.
All-Ireland United Cricket team at Phoenix Park, Dublin, ca. 1858
Ireland playing against Essex in the Friends Provident Trophy at Clontarf in 2007.
Ireland playing against Pakistan at the Kennington Oval during the 2009 T20 World Cup. Niall O'Brien is keeping wicket whilst and Trent Johnston is the fielder.
Captain William Porterfield batting against England during Malahide Cricket Club Ground's inaugural ODI in 2013.