Nepal was on the verge of an upset today (February 8) which could be a historic moment for Nepali cricket and also for the entire cricketing community. The match between England and Nepal proved that cricket is not just limited to statistics or numbers; it’s an 11v11 battle where anything can happen.
Dale Steyn offers his services to Nepal
From the England captain to the cricket fans around the world, they showed their respect for Nepal. Steyn showed their respect in a different way, with a more open arm gesture. Through a post on social media, the former pacer wanted to be part of the team.
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Dale Steyn, now 42, retired from all forms of cricket on August 31, 2021, ending a two-decade decorative career. With his stunning quick deliveries, accompanied by sharp seam movements, Steyn finished his Test career with 439 wickets in 93 matches; he finished with 699 international wickets in total.
I offer my services: Dale Steyn
“Nepal, I offer you my services if you ever need them! On, on, on!”, Dale Steyn wrote this from his official ‘X’ account on the evening of February 8, after the England vs Nepal match.
Nepal
I offer you my services if you ever need them!
Up, up and UP!— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) February 8, 2026
Stey was so impressed that he offered his services directly to the cricket team. Now his followers on social media platform ‘X’ are wondering which role he would best suit Nepal.
Since he is in his 40s and retired from professional cricket a long time ago, a coaching role will suit him best. For now, the former pacer is doing the commentary work for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
England vs Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 match in brief
Talking about the thrilling encounter, England claimed 184/7 (20), batting first, and Nepal scored 180/6 (20) in reply. Till the very last ball of the match, the Nepali cricket team, especially Lokesh Bam, kept the spectators at the Wankhede Stadium on their toes. Kushal Bhurtel (29), Rohit Paudel (39), Dipendra Singh Airee (44) and Lokesh (39 not out) performed excellently with the bat for Nepal, which took their team close to the target score.
Adil Rashid, the most experienced bowler in the England bowling line-up, proved to be the most expensive for them with an economy rate of 14.00. Jofra Archer also had a tough outing in Mumbai.
England captain Harry Brook praised Nepal’s effort, saying after the match: “It wasn’t easy at all, but fortunately we got over the line. They played extremely well, and I just heard you say that not many teams take out Adil Rashid the way they did. And I thought they played excellently against him. And they put us in a tough situation there a number of times too.”
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