2019 has been a turbulent year for Stuart Poynter with many ups and downs. He was named T20 captain for the Vitality Blast campaign but struggled to maintain his place in the first team squad throughout the summer as he excelled in the second team picking up the player of the year award.
In the background, Poynter had a huge decision to make – continue to pursue his international career with Ireland or sign a new deal with Durham Cricket.