Birmingham Bears snap up Ireland opener Paul Stirling for Vitality Blast

Paul Stirling is Ireland’s all-time leading run-scorer in both one-day internationals and Twenty20s (Mike Hewitt/PA)

Birmingham Bears have signed Ireland opening batter Paul Stirling ahead of this season’s Vitality Blast.

Stirling, Ireland’s all-time leading run-scorer in one-day internationals and Twenty20s, is available for the Bears’ first 12 fixtures and Finals Day should they get to that stage on July 16 on home soil.