[VIDEOS] Paul Stirling - the legendary Irish batter

[Amjid Javed]

By far the best limited overs batsmen playing for a non-test playing nation.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

His bowling is also very underutilized. He was one of the guys who smashed a prime Ajmal all around the park in 2013.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

By far the best limited overs batsmen playing for a non-test playing nation.

Ireland is a test playing nation now which plays very few tests. I get what you were trying to say though.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Now that he is well over 30 and Ireland doesn't play that often, I can see him being an IU lifer.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"> - 34 from an over!<a href="https://twitter.com/stirlo90?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stirlo90</a> is a cheat code &#55357;&#56882; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blast22?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blast22</a> <a href="https://t.co/Sy7ByS4wwm">pic.twitter.com/Sy7ByS4wwm</a></p>— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) <a href="https://twitter.com/VitalityBlast/status/1529909054931357702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[gazza619]

^ why did this brainless bowler not go around the wicket!!!

Good solid hitting though.

 

[sweep_shot]

He has been the best Irish batsman over the past decade.

 

[MenInG]

Speaking to a TV channel:

“I really enjoyed my time in PSL. Twice, I was there with Islamabad United and had a very good time on both occasions. Loved the place and love the hospitality, so hopefully, I will get back over there again"

“I appreciate all their (Islamabad United fans) support they were brilliant. I’ve really felt the sort of a family vibe with Islamabad fans. I’m hoping to join them (fans) sometime in the future"

“I know how good a cricketer he (Shadab Khan) is in all three facets of the game and his leadership as well. He’s a great overseas signing for Yorkshire. Hopefully, he won’t do well against us"

“Lovely pitch and a great ground to score some runs on. You walk to every game individually and try to do your plans. It came off today as my innings. It was my night and was a fantastic win at the end"

“It’s just the first game and there are so many more games to come. I think we will assess the situation more in a couple of weeks’ time and see where we are after six games and see if we are still in the same position"

 

[Robert]

I like the Irish style cricket, they play hard

Irish mythology is highly martial.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stirling is getting going &#55357;&#56485; <br><br>Watch him here: <a href="https://t.co/sQyIEaaeqi">https://t.co/sQyIEaaeqi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blast22?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blast22</a> <a href="https://t.co/tpmwlofvwz">pic.twitter.com/tpmwlofvwz</a></p>— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) <a href="https://twitter.com/VitalityBlast/status/1532385607355359232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Paul Stirling sends Moeen Ali into the stands &#55357;&#56613;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blast22?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blast22</a> <a href="https://t.co/bnXA4IVj2G">pic.twitter.com/bnXA4IVj2G</a></p>— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) <a href="https://twitter.com/VitalityBlast/status/1532741466648363010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[James]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SHOT, <a href="https://twitter.com/stirlo90?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stirlo90</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blast22?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blast22</a> <a href="https://t.co/5TP2iSqm2u">pic.twitter.com/5TP2iSqm2u</a></p>— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) <a href="https://twitter.com/VitalityBlast/status/1539687789507256325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[MenInG]

 

[MenInG]

A brilliant 77 (41) to help thrash Bangladesh in front of their home crowd.

 

[sweep_shot]

Stirling is possibly the greatest Irish player of all time.

Good longevity.

 

[MenInG]

A maiden Test match century for Paul Stirling! Brought up in fitting style with a six in the ongoing 2nd Test against SL

 

[MenInG]

A maiden Test match century for Paul Stirling! Brought up in fitting style with a six in the ongoing 2nd Test against SL

Eventually out for 103 - A match-winning innings it can easily be.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today’s Player of the Match for his phenomenal 162 off 134 balls was Paul Stirling <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BackingGreen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BackingGreen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketworldcup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cricketworldcup</a> <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/GettyImages?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GettyImages</a> <a href="https://t.co/C4tQm9NMV8">pic.twitter.com/C4tQm9NMV8</a></p>— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketireland/status/1673707120640786432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 27, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[FearlessRoar]

Paul Stirling's half-century has kept Ireland in the driving seat on day 2 of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Ireland. He departed after scoring a gritty innings of 52 (89).

Paul has hit 16 centuries and (now) 52 half-centuries for Ireland across all formats.

His 103 v Sri Lanka is his highest Test score.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Paul Stirling has one of the lowest average against India in T20Is

Lowest average against India in T20Is (50+ runs)

7.6 – Shahid Afridi
8.1 – Jason Holder
9.1 – Chris Jordan
9.3 – Paul Stirling

Hopefully, he can score big today against India.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Paul Stirling Joins Foxes On Short-Term T20 Deal​

The Belfast-born opener has initially joined the Foxes for two matches as cover for Peter Handscomb – who injured his shoulder whilst fielding at Sussex – but the deal is able to be extended on a game-by-game basis depending on Handscomb’s recovery.

A seasoned T20 performer, Stirling has made 395 appearances in the format – scoring 8,492 runs at an average of 25.27 – while he has also picked up 77 wickets at 28.03 with his off-spin.

Known for his brutal ball striking, the 33-year-old possesses a strike rate of 141.01, hitting three T20 centuries – including two in the Vitality Blast during stints with Middlesex and Birmingham Bears.

Stirling also has an international T20 hundred to his name, made for Ireland against Zimbabwe in September 2021. In total, he has 3,601 runs at 27.07 in T20Is since his debut as an 18-year-old in 2009.

Upon joining the Foxes, Stirling said: “I’m really looking forward to getting out there. We’ve got two huge games coming up, and with the way the table’s shaping up we’re in a great position.

“Hopefully we can get a win or two more and put ourselves in strong contention for a home quarter-final.”

Director of Cricket, Claude Henderson, said: “Paul holds immense county and international experience, which will be a huge benefit to our team at an important stage of the competition.

“He offers the ability to score quick runs at the top of the order, as well as take wickets, and we’re excited to add him to our squad.”

Stirling is line to make his debut on Friday against Notts Outlaws alongside fellow overseas signing Jimmy Neesham, while the pair will be in contention for their home debut on Saturday evening against fellow East Midlands rivals Derbyshire Falcons.

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