Ireland's Paul Stirling nominated for World Player of the Year - then tests positive for Covid

Stirling was on Thursday also confirmed as one of four nominees for World ODI Player of the Year

Ireland batter Paul Stirling. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland's star batter Paul Stirling has tested positive for Covid-19 as the national team prepare to travel to the Caribbean for the World Cup Super League series with the West Indies.

Stirling, who on Thursday was confirmed as one of four nominees for World ODI Player of the Year, is one of three Ireland players to test positive for the virus alongside Shane Getkate and George Dockrell, who had previously tested positive for Covid and has a recovery certificate from that infection.