File image of former Zimbabwe cricket workforce captain Heath Streak posing with former India captain Sourav Ganguly with the Solar Trophy forward of the Check sequence in Zimbabwe in 2001. (From The Hindu Archives)
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Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak, who had been present process remedy for most cancers, has died on the age of 49, his former workforce mate Henry Olonga stated late on Tuesday.
The all-rounder was the all-time main check wicket-taker for his nation. He took 216 wickets and scored 1,990 runs in 65 assessments between 1993-2005. He additionally performed in 189 one-day internationals, scoring 2,943 runs and taking 239 wickets.
“Unhappy information coming by means of that Heath Streak has crossed to the opposite aspect. RIP Zimbabwe cricket legend,” Olonga stated on messaging platform X, previously often called Twitter.
“The best all-rounder we produced. It was a pleasure taking part in with you.”
Stint with KKR
Submit-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 game after admitting breaches of the Worldwide Cricket Council’s anti-corruption code. He took “full accountability” for his actions however stated he was by no means concerned in any makes an attempt to repair matches.
Zimbabwe check skipper Sean Williams stated Streak had left “a legacy for us to dwell as much as”.
“No phrases can clarify what you and your loved ones have executed for mine and lots of others,” Williams stated.
“You can be missed we love you dearly. Relaxation in peace Streaky.”