 "Heath Streak dies: 'You were a titan', 'Contributions will always be remembered' tributes pour in for Zimbabwe legend")
Social media tributes poured in on Sunday after Heath Streak, former Zimbabwe captain, passed away at the age of 49 . The former all-rounder, one of the greatest his country ever produced, was undergoing treatment for cancer in South Africa. Streak, who played a combined 254 matches for Zimbabwe across Tests and ODIs, finished with 4933 runs and 455 wickets to his name. He is the only player from Zimbabwe to take 100 Test wickets. Having made his debut in 1993, Streak took eight wickets in his second Test outing against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The former Zimbabwe captain played his last international assignment in 2005 when 31 years old. Streak captained the team in 2000 when a number of players withdrew from the national side amid tension between the board and the team. However, the leadership role saw his form being affected and after not taking a stand against then president Robert Mugabe, he stepped down in 2004. As a coach, he was part of Zimbabwe, Scotland, Bangladesh, Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders in various capacities. Henry Olonga, Streak’s teammate, took to social media to pay his tribute. “RIP Streaky. You were a titan.”
More tributes came in for Streak: “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of former @ZimCricketv 🇿🇼 Captain Heath Streak. His contributions to cricket will always be remembered, and he will be dearly missed. Rest in peace.”
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of former @ZimCricketv 🇿🇼 Captain Heath Streak. His contributions to cricket will always be remembered, and he will be dearly missed. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/U0ZjGsf109
— Zimbabwe (@ZIMBABWE__ZW) September 3, 2023
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passed away in the early hours of Sunday at his farm in Matabeleland.
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) September 3, 2023
216 wickets in Tests, 239 in ODIs for Zimbabwe - most in both formats for Zimbabwe. Only bowler from Zimbabwe to take 200 wickets in both formats.pic.twitter.com/PS7akeRyAy
I am deeply saddened to report that my dear friend Heath Streak died early this morning. He fought a courageous fight. Zimbabwe has lost a truly remarkable patriot. My deepest sympathy is extended to Nadine & their entire family. Attached is her announcement just posted on FB. pic.twitter.com/IS95XUMd7U
— David Coltart (@DavidColtart) September 3, 2023
A sad day for the cricket fraternity. Rest in peace, Heath Streak. 🕊️
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 3, 2023
Our thoughts & prayers are with his family. #RIPHeathStreak pic.twitter.com/FBAb5utWab
I am deeply saddened with the passing of Zimbabwean cricket legend, Heath Streak who died today.
— Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) September 3, 2023
Heath was more than a cricket player, he fought for good causes including HIV and Aids, a cause that he fundraised for.
I got to know more about him after I made the award winning… pic.twitter.com/nN2poktCkc
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