In what is a sad day of cricket, Heath Streak, an outstanding Zimbabwe cricketer who had also previously managed the men’s national cricket team of Bangladesh, passed away at the age of 49.
Legendary Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak breathed his last on Tuesday at the age of 49. He died after a prolonged battle with cancer, which reportedly affected his colon and liver. Streak was one of the key members of the team in the late 90s and early 2000s.
The Zimbabwe icon was mostly a right-arm pacer who could bat down the order rather well. He was also a previous captain of the national team and a member of Zimbabwe’s legendary generation, which on some days was capable of defeating elite opposition. He is the all-time leading wicket-taker for Zimbabwe in Test cricket with 216 wickets and in ODI cricket with 239 wickets.
Reactions On Social Media
“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 ” wrote former Zimbabwe cricketer Henry Olonga.
Heath Streak was probably one of the finest all rounders for Zimbabwe 🇿🇼65 Tests, 189 ODIs
4933 runs
455 wickets
Condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏻
pic.twitter.com/jGuwndfDVQ Vibhor (@dhotedhulwate) August 23, 2023
Another Zimbabwe cricketer Sean Williams also shared the sad news.
Streaky 🥲
No words can explain what you and your family have done for mine and many others
Our hearts our broken you leave behind a beautiful family and a legacy for us to live up to!
You will be missed we love you dearly
Rest in peace streaky 💔 pic.twitter.com/2sXz4WNqu7 Sean Williams (@sean14williams) August 22, 2023
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