"Not Only A Great Cricketer...": Ex-India Players Condole Death Of Zimbabwe's Heath Streak

The news of former Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak's death left the entire cricketing community utterly shocked. Streak, who played 65 Tests and 189 ODIs for Zimbabwe from 1993 to 2005, died on Sunday after battling liver cancer for a long time. His wife Nadine Streak took to her Facebook handle and shared the sad news of her husband's death. Many former cricketers also came forward and shared their respective condolences to the Zimbabwe great, who has scalped 216 wickets in Test cricket.

Taking To X (formerly Twitter), former India opener Virender Sehwag wrote, "Sad to hear the passing away of #HeathStreak. He was a prominent figure in the rise of Zimbabwe cricket in the late 90's and early 2000's and very competetive. Heartfelt Condolences to his family and friends."

Sad to hear the passing away of #HeathStreak. He was a prominent figure in the rise of Zimbabwe cricket in the late 90's and early 2000's and very competetive.
Heartfelt Condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/52WUCZ259O

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote, "Heath Streak was not only a great cricketer but a fabulous gentleman also. With his demise and that too at such a young age, cricket world has lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family and fans. May his pious soul rest in peace."

Heath Streak was not only a great cricketer but a fabulous gentleman also. With his demise and that too at such a young age, cricket world has lost a gem. My deepest condolences to his family and fans. May his pious soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/0T8ILFKuGi

Former India batter VVS Laxman also expressed his condolences and wrote, "My heartfelt condolences to #HeathStreak' s family and friends. He was a fierce competitor and led Zimbabwe