Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak, who had been present process therapy in South Africa after being identified with colon and liver most cancers, has died on the age of 49.
The allrounder was the all-time main Test wicket-taker for his nation. He claimed 216 scalps and scored 1990 runs in 65 Tests between 1993-2005. He additionally performed in 189 one-day internationals, scoring 2943 runs and took 239 wickets.
“Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP Zimbabwe cricket legend,” former teammate Henry Olonga mentioned on X, the social media platform previously generally known as Twitter, late on Tuesday.
“The greatest allrounder we produced. It was a pleasure playing with you.”
Post-retirement Streak served as Bangladesh coach and was the bowling coach of twice Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
In 2021 he was given an eight-year ban from the game after admitting breaches of the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption code. He took “full responsibility” for his actions however mentioned he was by no means concerned in any makes an attempt to repair matches.
Zimbabwe Test skipper Sean Williams mentioned Streak had left “a legacy for us to live up to”.
“No words can explain what you and your family have done for mine and many others,” Williams mentioned.
“You will be missed we love you dearly. Rest in peace Streaky.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
