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Ireland captain Stirling ruled out of rest of T20 World Cup with knee ligament damage

Ireland in action against Australia
Ireland in action against AustraliaISHARA S. KODIKARA / AFP

Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the remainder of the Twenty20 World Cup after sustaining knee ligament damage during his side's 67-run loss to Australia in Colombo, Cricket Ireland said on Friday.

Stirling suffered ⁠the ‌injury when he hit ​the turf while completing a ​catch to dismiss Josh Inglis. He later ⁠walked ​out to open for Ireland in the 183-run chase but ‌limped off after facing just one ball.

Uncapped 20-year-old left-handed batter Sam Topping has been named as Stirling's replacement in the squad.

Ireland have ‌lost both their games ​so far in ‌the tournament and will play Oman on Saturday in Colombo.

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