Windhoek, Oct. 29 -- Ireland captain Paul Stirling has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against Namibia after breaking the ring finger on his left hand while fielding in the previous match, Namibia secured a 63-run victory to take a 2-1 lead in the five match series.
Stirling sustained the injury in the 15th over of the third ODI while stationed at short cover. Attempting to take a low catch off a powerful cut shot from Namibia batter Jan Frylinck, the Ireland skipper dived forward, with the ball striking his fingertip and causing the fracture. He did not come out to bat for Ireland.
A hospital assessment later that evening confirmed the extent of the injury.
The 35-year-old will return home for recovery and rehabilitati...