Cricket Ireland announced Paul Stirling as Ireland vice-captain

Dublin: Paul Stirling has been named as the vice-captain of Ireland national team, Cricket Ireland announced on Friday.

Stirling made his international debut in 2008 and has since played 117 ODIs, 78 T20Is and also featured in Ireland's all three Tests thus far.

Skipper Andrew Balbirnie hailed the appointment of Stirling as his deputy and stated he has always seeked his advice during games, so the decision was a no-brainer.

"I didn't really hesitate when I was thinking about who could be my vice-captain - he stuck out to me straight away," Balbirnie was quoted as saying in the statement uploaded on Cricket Ireland's Twitter handle.

"He's someone that I've always sought advice from when thinking about my batting, so to have him as my right-hand man over the next few years is really exciting and one I'm sure he's excited for as well." IANS

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