Former Zimbabwe captain Streak dies aged 49
:Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has died of colon and liver cancer at the age of 49 on Sunday.
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Former Zimbabwe captain Streak dies aged 49 - reports
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has died of colon and liver cancer at the age of 49, ESPNcricinfo reported on Sunday.