Andrew Balbirnie steps down as Ireland cricket captain

GOOD INNINGS: Ireland's Andy Balbirnie has announced that he is stepping down as captain. Pic: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP via Getty Images

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie has announced that he will step down from the captaincy of the One-Day International and T20 International squads. Paul Stirling will step into the role on an interim basis until the end of the ODI series against England in September.

Balbirnie, 32, has led his country 89 times across formats (four Tests, 33 ODIs, 52 T20Is) since taking over the reins in late 2019.