Heath Streak, the former captain of the Zimbabwe cricket team, is fighting a battle for life and death. The 49-year-old streak has level-4 cancer in the liver. His condition is said to be very bad. After this news came to the fore, he is being wished for his better health in world cricket. Heath Streak, who started his international career in 1993, was one of the best all-rounders of his era. Later he was also an important part of the coaching staff of teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League. Coached Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at international level.only a miracle will save
Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister tweeted, ‘Heath Streak is at its last stop. The family is moving from the UK to South Africa. It seems that now only a miracle will be able to save them. Prayers continue. After this a statement was also issued on behalf of the family, ‘Heath has cancer and is being treated by one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa. We hope this remains a private family matter, and thank you for your prayers and well wishes. There will be no further official statement regarding his health at this time. Please heed the rumours.
Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister tweeted, ‘Heath Streak is at its last stop. The family is moving from the UK to South Africa. It seems that now only a miracle will be able to save them. Prayers continue. After this a statement was also issued on behalf of the family, ‘Heath has cancer and is being treated by one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa. We hope this remains a private family matter, and thank you for your prayers and well wishes. There will be no further official statement regarding his health at this time. Please heed the rumours.
Last match played in 2005
Streak was not only an important part of the team during the golden era of Zimbabwe cricket but also won many memorable matches under his captaincy. Along with bowling right-arm fast, he was also adept at scoring fast runs in the lower order. Heath Streak played a total of 65 Tests and 189 ODIs between 1993 and 2005. The right-handed batsman scored 1990 runs and scalped 216 wickets in red-ball cricket. In ODIs, Streak scored 2943 runs and dismissed 239 batsmen. He captained in 21 Tests and 68 ODIs. In 2021, he was banned by the ICC for eight years on corruption charges.