Former Zimbabwe captain Streak 'very much alive', after premature reports of his death
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak, who had been undergoing treatment for cancer, is still alive, his former teammate Henry Olonga said on Wednesday (Aug 23).
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Heath Streak Not Dead, Claims Former Zimbabwe Teammate, Triggers Confusion On Social Media
Countering his own revelation of Zimbabwe legend Heath Streak's demise, his former teammate Henry Olonga claimed that the iconic cricketer is alive. In a fresh tweet on Wesnesday, Olonga said that the news of Streak's death was only a rumour. After posting the news of the former Zimbabwe captain being alive, Olonga deleted his earlier tweet saying Streak had died. A number of Zimbabwe and other international cricketers had taken to X (formerly Twitter) after the news of Streak's demise emerged. However, Olonga's u-turn on the matter left everyone confused.
Former Zimbabwe captain Streak dies aged 49
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak, who had been undergoing treatment for cancer, has died at the age of 49, his former team mate Henry Olonga said late on Tuesday.
Heath Streak, Legendary Zimbabwe Cricketer, Dies At The Age Of 49 After Prolonged Cancer Battle
Heath Streak, legendary Zimbabwe cricketer who also coached Bangladesh men's national cricket team in the past, dies at the age of 49 after a prolonged cancer battle. Streak was one of the most decorated cricketers of his time, representing Zimbabwe in 65 Tests, 189 ODIs while scoring 4933 runs and taking 455 wickets for his country across formats. Streak, till date, remains the only player from Zimbabwe with a double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests and 2000 runs and 200 wickets in ODIs. A number of his records still inspire cricketers, not just in Zimbabwe but across the world.
Nepal Heads To Asia Cup Without Rape-accused Sandeep Lamichhane
Nepal's cricket squad on Tuesday headed to Pakistan for the ODI Asia Cup without its star spin bowler, who must stay home to stand trial for alleged rape, officials said. Sandeep Lamichhane, 23, was once the poster boy for the rise of cricket in Nepal, but he is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in a Kathmandu hotel room in August last year. Lamichhane denies all wrongdoing.
Haris Rauf Leads Pakistan's Rout Of Afghanistan In First ODI
Fiery pacer Haris Rauf led a pace assault on Afghanistan with a career-best five-wicket haul to give Pakistan a thumping 142-run victory in the first ODI in Sri Lanka's Hambantota on Tuesday. Rauf's shattering 5-18 in 6.2 overs forced Afghanistan to their second-lowest ODI totals of 59 in a staggering 19.2 overs after Pakistan were bowled out for 201 in 47.1 overs. The victory gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match series -- the first bilateral between the two nations -- with the remaining matches in Colombo on Thursday and Saturday.
Haris Rauf takes five wickets as Pakistan thrash Afghanistan in opening ODI
Fast-bowler Haris Rauf took five wickets as Pakistan thrashed Afghanistan by 142-runs in the opening one-day international in Hambantota on Tuesday.
Road to Afcon: Broos names preliminary Bafana squad for Namibia, DR Congo friendlies
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named a 36-man preliminary squad for international friendlies against Namibia and DR Congo next month.