Mumbai, Feb. 8 -- Nepal received widespread praise from former cricketers for showcasing resilience following their narrow four-run defeat to England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

"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 champions rise. The cricketing world is watching!" Yuvraj Singh wrote in an Instagram story.

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin shared on X, "Incredible from Nepal. They are surely among the best of the emerging cricketing nations. Huge potential and upside."

"So the finishing touches were missing, but Nepal are clearly on the r...