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Zimbabwe cricket great Heath Streak dies aged 49

In this June 27, 2017 file photo, Zimbabwe’s cricket team coach Heath Streak. File | Photo Credit: AP Heath Streak, one of Zimbabwe's greatest cricketers, died on Sunday aged 49, his wife said in a social media post. He had been battling colon cancer."In the early hours of this morning, Sunday 3 September, the greatest love of my life and the father of my beautiful children, was carried to be with the angels from his home where he wished to spend his last days surrounded by his family and closest loved ones," Nadine Streak wrote.Streak was an outstanding fast bowler and capable batsman. He was a key member of Zimbabwe teams that were competitive against cricket's bigger nations in the late 1990s and early 2000s.His cricket career ended in ignominy, however, when he was banned for eigh...
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Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passed away passed away on Sunday. He was 49. Heath Streak’s wife, Nadine Streak, has posted a heartfelt tribute on her facebook account, in memory of her husband. “In the early hours of this morning, Sunday the 3rd of September 2023, the greatest love of my life and the father of my beautiful children, was carried to be with the Angels from his home where he wished to spend his last days surrounded by his family and closest loved ones,” Nandine Streak wrote. “He was covered in love and peace and did not walk off the Park alone. “Our souls are joined for eternity Streaky. Till I hold you again.” Streak has played 65 Tests and 189 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1993 and 2005. he ended with 216 wickets in Tests and 239 in ODIs. Most Read 1 ...
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Heath Streak, Zimbabwe cricket legend, passes away | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Zimbabwe star cricketer Heath Streak passed away in the early hours of September 3. This time, the confirmation of his passing came directly from his family members.After his demise, Heath Streak’s wife, Nadine, took to social media to write a heartfelt message in memory of her husband. "In the early hours of this morning, Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, the greatest love of my life and the father of my beautiful children, was carried to be with the angels from his home, where he wished to spend his last days surrounded by his family and closest loved ones. He was covered in love and peace and did not walk off the park alone. Our souls are joined for eternity, Streaky. Till I hold you again," Nadine Streak wrote on Facebook.Former Zimbabwean fast bowler Henry Olonga also ...
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Extremely sorry that I took it as gospel: Henry Olonga in apology note over false news of Heath Streak’s demise | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The cricket world was taken by storm when the news of former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passing away broke out but in a major relief to his fans the news emerged a few hours later that the player is alive.His teammate Henry Olonga initially had let the world know by posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Streak passed away following his long battle with cancer. But he later clarified that Streak is very much alive."Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP @ZimCricketv legend. The greatest all rounder we produced. It was a pleasure playing with you. See you on the other side when my bowling spell comes to an end...," Olonga posted.Olonga then in his new post said that rumours of Streak's death were greatly exaggerated and that he h...
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Heath Streak to TOI: Reports of death ‘silly, malicious rumours’ | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak was naturally left irked by rumours floating around on Wednesday morning that he had 'died'."These are silly, malicious rumours. Thank you for checking and helping out (with this). It's exactly that, a rumour," Streak told TOI. Earlier, former Zimbabwe cricketer Henry Olonga on Wednesday clarified that cricketing icon Heath Streak is alive, having earlier announced the death of the former Zimbabwe captain.Taking to 'X' (previously known as Twitter), Olonga shared a screenshot of his WhatsApp chat with Streak, saying that the rumour of Streak's demise had been "greatly exaggerated". "I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly exaggerated. I just heard from him. The third umpire has called him back. He is...
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‘Very much alive’: Heath Streak not dead, messages to let Henry Olonga know | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The news of Zimbabwe legend Heath Streak's demise sent shockwaves through social media, leaving fans and experts taken aback. However, former Zimbabwean fast bowler Henry Olonga has provided confirmation that Streak is alive and in good health.Taking the news to X (formerly called as Twitter), Olonga shared a screenshot of his WhatsApp chat with Streak. "I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly exaggerated. I just heard from him. The third umpire has called him back. He is very much alive folks," Olonga posted on his X handle.Olonga had posted the news of Streak's death earlier in the day. "Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP @ZimCricketv legend. The greatest all-rounder we produced. It was a pleasure ...
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After retirement, Heath Streak had taken to farming, organised safaris

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak, who had been undergoing cancer treatment, died at the age of 49. The all-rounder was the all-time leading test wicket-taker for his country. He took 216 wickets and scored 1,990 runs in 65 tests between 1993-2005. He also played in 189 one-day internationals, scoring 2,943 runs and taking 239 wickets. Post-retirement Streak reclined to his 8,000 acre farm (which remained after the Mugabe government seized a chunk of his land) near Bulawayo called The Robins Farms. A world unto itself, with leopards, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, sables, horses, monkeys, jackals and numerous species of birds sharing greens with him. A world far away from cricket So what was his life like? One had to drive around 60 kilometres north of Bulawayo to find the face of Zim...
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Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Streak dies aged 49

File picture of former Zimbabwe cricket team captain Heath Streak posing with former India captain Sourav Ganguly with the Sun Trophy ahead of the Test series in Zimbabwe in 2001. (From The Hindu Archives) | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak, who had been undergoing treatment for cancer, has died at the age of 49, his former team mate Henry Olonga said late on Tuesday.The all-rounder was the all-time leading test wicket-taker for his country. He took 216 wickets and scored 1,990 runs in 65 tests between 1993-2005. He also played in 189 one-day internationals, scoring 2,943 runs and taking 239 wickets."Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP Zimbabwe cricket legend," Olonga said on messaging platform X, formerly known a...
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Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak confirms he is alive after rumours of death go viral

File picture of former Zimbabwe cricket team captain Heath Streak posing with former India captain Sourav Ganguly with the Sun Trophy ahead of the Test series in Zimbabwe in 2001. (From The Hindu Archives) | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan Following rumours of the death of former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak, the ex-cricketer has confirmed to several sources that he is alive. Streak has been undergoing treatment for cancer.The rumour of his death was first posted on X by his former teammate Henry Olonga, who later deleted and shared a screenshot of a conversation with Streak.I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly exaggerated. I just heard from him. The third umpire has called him back. He is very much alive folks. pic.twitter.com/LQs6bcjWSB— Henry Olong...
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Heath Streak, Zimbabwe cricket legend, dies at 49 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary Zimbabwean cricketer Heath Streak passed away on Tuesday after fighting a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 49. Streak had been undergoing treatment in South Africa after being diagnosed with colon and liver cancer.Expressing their sorrow, former Zimbabwean fast bowler Henry Olonga took to X (previously known as Twitter) to convey his feelings."Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP @ZimCricketv legend. The greatest all-rounder we produced. It was a pleasure playing with you. See you on the other side when my bowling spell comes to an end," said Olonga.Apart from Olonga, current Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams also wrote: "Streaky. No words can explain what you and your family have done for mine and many others Our heart...
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‘Our hearts are broken’: Zimbabwe cricket great Heath Streak passes away

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak, who was battling cancer, passed away aged 49. Streak was undergoing treatment under one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa, his family had revealed in May but the all-rounder lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday. Streak retired from professional cricket in 2005 after registering 1990 runs at an average of 22.35 while also claiming 216 wickets at an average of 28.14 in Test cricket. In white-ball cricket, Heath amassed 2,943 runs and has 239 wickets to his credit. However, Streak was expelled from the sport in 2021 after it was discovered that he had violated the anti-corruption guidelines of the International Cricket Council. He also served in coaching roles for several teams at domestic and international level, including Banglades...
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Zimbabwe great Heath Streak undergoes cancer treatment, remains in ‘good spirits’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Heath Streak has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment in South Africa.The 49-year-old played 65 Tests and 189 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1993-2005, scoring a total of 4,933 runs and claiming 455 wickets across the two formats."Heath has cancer and is undergoing treatment under one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa," his family said in a statement."Heath remains in good spirits and will continue to fight this disease in a similar vein with which he faced his opponents during his playing days on the cricket field.""The family hopes that you understand and respect their wish for this to remain a private family matter, and they wish to thank you for your prayers and good wishes."The statement comes after media reports s...