Zimbabwe cricket nice Heath Streak has endured a rollercoaster 24 hours after being reported as lifeless by a former teammate earlier than being confirmed as nonetheless very a lot alive.
Early on Wednesday morning, the previous cricketer was reported to have handed away from his battle with most cancers on the age of 49.
The news was first damaged by former teammate Henry Olonga, who described Streak because the “greatest allrounder” Zimbabwe had ever produced.
“It was a pleasure playing with you,” Olonga stated in a now-deleted X (previously Twitter) put up.
“See you on the other side when my bowling spell comes to an end.”
Multiple news retailers reported his demise quickly after inflicting an outpouring of grief throughout the cricketing world with many sharing highlights.
However, come mid-day Olonga posted an replace saying Streak had been involved with him immediately to substantiate he was very a lot nonetheless alive.
“I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly exaggerated,” former cricketer Henry Olonga wrote.
Shortly after the Zimbabwe Sports and Recreation Commission launched a press release confirming stories of his demise had been incorrect.
“Today this morning, the world, Heath’s close family, relatives and friends and indeed Heath himself woke up to the news of his demise,” chairman Gerald Mlotshwa stated.
“In reality, it will not be already clear, Heath Streak is alive ….. while the overwhelming majority of posts this morning celebrated the life and achievements of this legendary cricketer, allow us to nonetheless respect the privateness of Heath’s household at this time limit.
The news that Streak remains to be alive noticed many together with former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist categorical aid whereas others flooded social media with memes of his obvious rise from the lifeless.
Streak is certainly one of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated sporting figures having represented Zimbabwe in 65 Tests and 189 ODIs, scoring 4933 runs and taking 455 wickets for his nation.
Earlier this yr it was revealed he was present process remedy for most cancers.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
