Former Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak in bizarre rumour about his death
Zimbabwe cricket on Tuesday dealt with a strange incident as a former player announced the death of domestic veteran Heath Streak, before the story was debunked.
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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).
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.
Former England wicketkeeper Foster joins New Zealand's World Cup staff
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