South African cricket legend Dale Steyn posted an open offer to the Nepal cricket team after a fierce battle with powerpacked England. England won by just 4 runs at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Nepal was about to pull off an upset today (February 8), which could be a historic moment for Nepali cricket and the entire cricket community. The England vs Nepal match proved that cricket is not just about statistics or numbers; It is an 11v11 battle where anything can happen.
Dale Steyn provides his service to Nepal
From the captain of England to cricket fans all over the world showed their respect towards Nepal. Stan showed his respect in a different way, with a more open-ended gesture. Through a social media post, the former fast bowler expressed his desire to be a part of the team.
Dale Steyn, now 42, retired from all forms of cricket on August 31, 2021, ending his 20-year-long decorated career. With his tremendous fast balls and rapid seam movement, Steyn finished his Test career with 439 wickets in 93 matches; He took a total of 699 international wickets.
I offer my services: Dale Steyn
“Nepal, I offer you my services if you ever need them! Up, up and up!”, Dale Steyn wrote 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 them!
Up, up and up!– Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) 8 February 2026
Stay was so impressed that he directly offered his services to the cricket team. Now his followers on social media platform ‘X’ are wondering in which role he can be best suited for Nepal.
Since he is over forty and has long since retired from professional cricket, a coaching role would be best suited for him. Currently, the former fast bowler is doing commentary work for the T20 World Cup 2026.
England vs Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 match in brief
Talking about the exciting match, England, batting first, scored 184/7 (20) and in reply, Nepal scored 180/6 (20). Nepal cricket team, especially Lokesh Bam, kept the audience present at Wankhede Stadium captivated till the last ball of the match. For Nepal, Kushal Bhurtel (29), Rohit Paudel (39), Deependra Singh Airi (44) and Lokesh (39 not out) produced dominant performances with the bat, taking their team close to the target score.
Adil Rashid, the most experienced bowler in England’s bowling line-up, proved to be their most expensive with an economy rate of 14.00. Jofra Archer also had a tough performance 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. He played very well, and I’ve just heard you say that not many teams would have been able to get Adil Rashid out the way he did. And I thought he did excellent against him. And he put us in difficult positions on occasions there too.”
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