South Africa cricket legend Dale Steyn posted an open proposal to the Nepal cricket team after their fierce battle with powerpack England. England survived at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai by only 4 runs.
Nepal was about to trigger an upset today (February 8), which could be a historic moment for Nepalese cricket and for the entire cricket community as well. The England vs. Nepal match proved that cricket is not only limited to stats or numbers; it is an 11v11 battle where anything can happen.
Dale Steyn offers his service to Nepal
From the England captain to the cricket fans across the globe, they showed their respect for Nepal. Steyn showed their respect in a different way, with a more open-armed gesture. Through a social media post, the former pacer desired to become a part of the team.
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Dale Steyn, now 42, retired from all forms of cricket on August 31, 2021, ending a 20-year-long decorative career. With his jaw-breaking quick deliveries, accompanied by sharp seam movements, Steyn concluded his Test career with 439 wickets in 93 matches; he finished with 699 international wickets overall.
I offer my services: Dale Steyn
“Nepal, I offer my services to you if you ever need em! Up, up and UP!”, Dale Steyn wrote this from his official ‘X’ account on the evening of February 8, after the England vs Nepal match.
Nepal
I offer my services to you if you ever need em!
Up, up and UP!— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) February 8, 2026
Stey was so impressed that he offered his service directly to the cricket team. Now, his followers on the social media platform ‘X’ are wondering in which role he can be the best fit for Nepal.
As he is over forty and retired long ago from professional cricket, a coaching role will be the best fit for him. For now, the former pacer is doing the commentary job for the T20 World Cup 2026.
England vs Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 match in brief
Talking about the thrilling encounter, England claimed 184/7 (20), batting first, and Nepal, in reply, scored 180/6 (20). Until the very last ball of the match, the Nepal 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) were prime performers with the bat for Nepal, who took their team close to the target score.
Adil Rashid, the most experienced bowler of England’s bowling line-up, proved most expensive for them with 14.00 economy rate. Jofra Archer also had a tough outing in Mumbai.
Praising Nepal’s effort, England captain Harry Brook said after the match, “It wasn’t easy at all, but thankfully 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 that they played against him outstandingly. And they put us in a tricky situation on quite a few occasions there as well.”
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