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Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has died of colon and liver most cancers on the age of 49, ESPNcricinfo reported on Sunday.
Streak was the all-time main check wicket-taker for his nation, taking 216 wickets and scoring 1,990 runs in 65 assessments between 1993-2005.
He had been present process therapy in Johannesburg.
“In the early hours of this morning, Sunday the 3rd of September 2023, the greatest love of my life and the father of my beautiful children, was carried to be with the Angels from his home where he wished to spend his last days surrounded by his family and closest loved ones,” his spouse, Nadine, wrote on social media.
Streak was appointed Zimbabwe’s bowling coach after his retirement, adopted by spells with Bangladesh and twice Indian Premier League champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
He returned to teach Zimbabwe in 2016 however resigned after his workforce did not qualify for the 2019 World Cup.
In 2021, Streak was given an eight-year ban from cricket after admitting breaches of the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption code. He took “full responsibility” for his actions however mentioned he was by no means concerned in any makes an attempt to repair matches.
One of Zimbabwe’s best 🇿🇼
Rest in peace, Streaky. pic.twitter.com/JpCbPJGQdv
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 3, 2023
