Eire captain Paul Stirling has been dominated out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup due to a knee harm.
Stirling landed on his knee after taking a catch in opposition to Australia in Colombo on Wednesday and, whereas he batted in his regular place of opener within the chase, he limped his first single and retired harm.
A scan after Eire’s 67-run defeat confirmed ligament harm.
Stirling has been changed within the squad by fellow opener Sam Topping, who’s close by in Chennai, India, in an low season coaching camp, whereas wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker will captain the aspect for the remainder of the event.
Stirling winces as he runs with batting accomplice Ross Adair between the wickets throughout the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Eire in Colombo.
“Paul will shortly return home for rest and rehabilitation, ahead of the home summer,” Graeme West, director of excessive efficiency at Cricket Eire, stated.
“To interchange Paul, we’ve known as up Sam Topping, who is ready to present rapid cowl.
“The skill set he offers provides cover across a number of areas within the squad, which is important as Ben Calitz is also carrying a knock to his hand after the last match.”
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