Heath Streak, Zimbabwe cricket legend, dies after losing battle to cancer
NEW DELHI,SEPT 3: Former Zimbabwean skipper Heath Streak passed away on Sunday, September 3. The 49-year-old was suffering from colon and liver cancer before he breathed his last. Nadine Streak, wife of the late cricketer, shared a post on her Facebook handle to confirm the news.
“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. 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,” she wrote.
Just a few days ago, there were rumours that Streak had passed away. A number of former cricketers, including the likes of Adam Gilchrist and Anil Kumble tweeted for him. But later, former Zimbabwean bowler Henry Olonga confirmed that the legendary cricketer was alive.
Back in May, it was learned that Streak was undergoing treatment for cancer under the observation of one of South Africa’s finest oncologists.
Streak remains one of the greatest cricketers Zimbabwe has ever produced. In 65 Tests and 189 ODIs, Streak picked up 455 wickets with 23 four-wicket hauls and eight five-wicket hauls to show for his efforts.
Streak was no mug with the bat either, having racked up 1990 and 2943 runs in Tests and ODIs respectively, with one century and 24 half-centuries to his name.
Streak had made his debut back in 1993 and went on to play until 2005. His last and final international appearance for Zimbabwe was back in September 2005 in a Test match against India at the Harare Sports Club. Streak also plied his trade in England, having played county cricket for Hampshire and Warwickshire.
-PTI
