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Following their fierce battle against a powerhouse England squad, South African legend Dale Steyn took to social media to extend an open proposal to the Nepal national team. Nepal nearly pulled off a historic upset against England at the Wankhede Stadium, falling short by just four runs. The narrow 180/6 finish proved that cricket is far more than just statistics, it is a battle of will where associate nations can push the world's best to the absolute limit.
Dale Steyn wants to coach Nepal team
While the cricketing world showered Nepal with respect, Steyn offered a more hands-on gesture of support. In a post that quickly went viral, the former pace spearhead expressed his desire to coach the rising team.
"Nepal, I offer my services to you if you ever need em! Up, up and UP!", Steyn wrote on his official 'X' account.
Steyn, now 42, retired from all forms of the game in 2021 after a legendary 20-year career. Known for his "jaw-breaking" pace and lethal seam movement, he remains one of the most decorated bowlers in history, finishing his Test career with 439 wickets and tallying 699 international wickets overall. If his offer to join the Nepal setup as a coach or consultant comes to fruition, it could provide the emerging nation with the world-class expertise needed to turn these narrow losses into historic victories.
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Nepal's bravado against England
Steyn's offer comes on the heels of an unforgettable thriller at the Wankhede Stadium, where Nepal pushed England to the final delivery. Chasing a target of 185, Nepal's top and middle order showcased remarkable maturity, with Kushal Bhurtel (29), Rohit Paudel (39), and Dipendra Singh Airee (44) setting the stage for a dramatic finish. It was Lokesh Bam, however, who truly electrified the crowd with a fearless unbeaten 39 off just 20 balls, keeping the stadium on its toes until England ultimately escaped with a four-run win.
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