Amidst initial reports of the passing of Zimbabwean cricket stalwart Heath Streak on X, his former teammate Henry Olonga later provided a clarification, confirming that the cricketer is indeed alive.
In a subsequent post, Olonga addressed the exaggeration surrounding rumors of Streak’s death and communicated that he had personally heard from Streak.
“Contrary to circulating reports, I can firmly state that Heath Streak’s supposed passing is an exaggeration. I’ve just been in contact with him. The third umpire has called him back. Rest assured, he is very much alive,” Olonga conveyed via a post on the social media platform X.
To validate his statement, Olonga also shared a screenshot of his recent WhatsApp conversation with Streak.
Earlier today, Olonga’s now-deleted post initiated speculations and messages regarding Heath Streak’s alleged demise. Consequently, various cricketers from around the world took to the social media platform X to express their condolences.
This morning, Olonga had posted, “We’re receiving sad news that Heath Streak has passed away. Rest in peace, @ZimCricketv legend. You were the finest all-rounder our nation produced. It was an honor to share the field with you. Until we meet again on the other side, when my bowling spell concludes…”
Heath Streak, a prominent figure in Zimbabwe’s cricket landscape, featured in 65 Test matches and 189 One Day Internationals (ODIs), amassing 4933 runs and securing 455 wickets across formats.
Streak’s cricketing achievements include being the first Zimbabwean cricketer to achieve the milestone of both 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Test matches, as well as 2000 runs and 200 wickets in ODIs.
His legacy continues, as he retains the title of Zimbabwe’s highest wicket-taker in both Test matches and ODIs.
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