'This is how Champions Rise': Steyn offers Coaching Role, Yuvraj hails Nepal after almost miracle against England

The world hailed Nepal after they almost pulled off a miracle in the T20 World Cup 2026 match against England. A valiant fight at the Wankhede Stadium almost offered Nepal their greatest moment, but they fell short by just 4 runs.

Harry Brook called correctly at the toss and batted first, but early jolts-Phil Salt out cheap to Sher Malla, Jos Buttler for 26-tested their nerve. Jacob Bethell's poised 55 off 35 and Brook's 53 off 32 fueled a key stand, before Dipendra Singh Airee's strikes sparked a wobble at 137/5. Will Jacks' fiery 39 off 18 then blasted them to 184/7 on the juicy Mumbai pitch.

The defeat may have dented Nepal from getting two points, but the world has taken its hat off after their scintillating display. Against the two-time champions,

the Nepalese players showed courage and skill and almost snatched a deserved victory. Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn, India legend Yuvraj Singh led the praises for Nepal on social media.

Nepal hailed on Social Media after valiant Fight

Dale Steyn offered a coaching role and confirmed his availability for the Nepal team if they ever need him.

Nepal

I offer my services to you if you ever need em!
Up, up and UP!

- Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) February 8, 2026

"Nepal won hearts but had a heartbreak. Outstanding game of cricket," wrote Cricket pundit Harsha Bhogle on social media.

Former India player Ravichandran Ashwin thinks Nepal are one of the best among the emerging nations.

Incredible from Nepal.@NepalCricket

They are surely one of best amongst emerging cricketing nations.

Huge potential and upside.👏 #icct20worldcup2026

- Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) February 8, 2026

Former England captain acknowledged Nepal's performance but reckons the win is an important one for England and they will take it.

What a fantastic game of Cricket .. The skill shown by the Nepal players was exceptional .. A win is a win for England .. 👍👍 #icct20worldcup2026

- Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 8, 2026

Yuvraj Singh has heaped praises on the Nepal team and believes they will be rising in the coming years.

Huge respect to Nepal🇳🇵Took on one of the best teams in the world, stayed in the fight till the very last ball and showed what belief and heart can do! 🫡 This is how teams grow and this is how champions rise 👏🏻 The cricketing world is watching!#ENGvsNEP #ICCT20WORLDCUP…

- Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 8, 2026

Nepal's prime minister Sushila Karki also hailed the national team, writing, "Win-loss is the rule of the game. How we played is what matters. Today's performance of the Nepali team is praiseworthy. Hope is still alive. "