Zimbabwe Cricket rejects rumours about former captain Streak's death
Last updated on: 23 August,2023 07:15 pm
The all-rounder is the all-time leading test wicket-taker for his country
(Web Desk) - The Zimbabwe Cricket on Wednesday rejected the rumours about death of former captain Heath Streak, saying he is very much alive and well.
It said they are “relieved to confirm that Heath Streak, the former cricket legend, is very much alive and well”.
Earlier, reports claimed that Mr Streak, who has been undergoing treatment for cancer, has died at the age of 49.
The all-rounder is the all-time leading test wicket-taker for his country. He took 216 wickets and scored 1,990 runs in 65 tests between 1993-2005. He also played in 189 one-day internationals, scoring 2,943 runs and taking 239 wickets.
Post-retirement Streak served as Bangladesh coach and was the bowling coach of twice Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
In 2021 he was given an eight-year ban from the sport after admitting breaches of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption code. He took "full responsibility" for his actions but said he was never involved in any attempts to fix matches.