Last Updated: August 23, 2023, 09:47 IST
Heath Streak played 65 Tests and 189 ODIs. (AFP Photo)
Heath Streak, who played for Zimbabwe between 1993 and 2005, was suffering from colon and liver cancer
Tributes are pouring in after former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passed away on Tuesday, aged 49. Streak was battling with colon and liver cancer (Stage 4).
Streak, an allrounder, is one the greatest cricketers to have played for Zimbabwe. He represented them in 65 Tests and 189 ODIs between 1993 and 2005.
A fast bowling allrounder, Streak remains the only Zimbabwean to take 100 or more wickets in Test cricket, finishing his career with 216 scalps at 28.14. He also served as captain between 2000 and 2004.
Extremely sad hearing about the passing away of Heath Streak. He was very competetive and one of Zimbabwe’s best ever all-rounder. Condolences to his family and friends .Sad to know that quite a few who I got to play against are no more. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/k7tjV7tkQ6— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 23, 2023
Heath Streak is no more. Sad!! Really sad. #RIP— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 23, 2023
Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP @ZimCricketv legend. The greatest all rounder we produced. It was a pleasure playing with you. See you on the other side when my bowling spell comes to an end…😔— Henry Olonga (@henryolonga) August 22, 2023
Deeply saddened to hear the loss of Heathstreak. He was a beacon for Zimbabwe cricket. Gone too soon. Condolences to his family and friends.— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 23, 2023
Very sad to hear the passing of Heath Streak. Way too young. Deepest sympathies to family and friends.— Dav Whatmore (@dfwhatmore) August 23, 2023
Sad to know that Heath Streak is no more. May God give his loved ones strength to cope with this loss. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ny9syl9YSo— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 23, 2023
Really sad to hear about Heath Streak’s passing away at just 49. Life can really cruel. R.I.P.Condolences to the family and loved ones. 😞— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 23, 2023
Post his playing career, Streak undertook various coaching assignments including Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Lions.
In August 2021, Streak was banned from all cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for eight years after being found guilty of breaching the governing body’s Anti-Corruption Code.
