Nepal lost their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opener against England
A fan stayed to show discipline and responsibility
He picked up garbage and cleaned up the stands at the Wankhede Stadium
It is said when a person visits another country, he or she represents the culture and the values of their own country. A Nepali fan represented his nation's culture and values and won hearts when he was spotted cleaning up the stands of Wankhede Stadium after the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match between Nepal and England.
Nepal clashed with England in their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opener of Group C at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, February 8. They gave a tough fight to two-time champions England, but in the end, they had to suffer a narrow 4-run defeat. A big crowd of Nepal fans were present in the stadium, cheering for their team passionately.
After the defeat, when the fans were dragging themselves out of the stadium, a Nepal fan was spotted picking the litters and garbage that were left behind as spectators. He picked up the fan boards, flexes and banners everyone brought to cheer the fans and carried them alongside to drop it in the bin. Fans were very much impressed with his gesture and he immediately won the heart of the cricket watchers all along the world. His video of cleaning the stadium went viral on social media as well.
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