Legendary Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak has called for a public apology from the source that spread the rumour of his death on Wednesday, August 23 morning. Streak, the most successful captain in Zimbabwe’s Test history, was rumoured to be dead before his former international colleague Henry Olonga confirmed the news was false. Olonga took to X (formerly Twitter) where he posted a screenshot of a conversation with Streak.

<h2>Streak demands apology</h2>

"It is a total rumour and a lie. I'm alive and well. I am very upset to learn that something as big as someone apparently passing can be spread unverified, especially in our day and age of social media", Streak was quoted as saying by Mid-Day.

"I believe the source should apologise. I am hurt by the news," he added.

The chaotic false news took the internet by storm as tributes were paid to the former player. At 49, he is struggling with cancer but is doing good despite the health issue. The false news was brought into the limelight by Olonga to shut the case of death while confirming Streak was still alive.

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"I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly exaggerated. I just heard from him. The third umpire has called him back. He is very much alive folks," Olonga wrote on his X handle, hours after he himself announced that the Zimbabwe legend was dead.

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<h2>Streak’s international career</h2>

Streak, 49, captained Zimbabwe from 2000 to 2004 in two different spells where he led them to the ODI World Cup Super Six stage in 2003. He took charge of the side in the golden era of Zimbabwe cricket where they enjoyed Test success against India and Pakistan, two powerhouses of the game. He led Zimbabwe to wins over West Indies in the limited-overs format having made his debut in 1993.

In a career spanning 12 years, he played 65 Test matches and scalped 216 wickets while picking up seven fifers. He had an impressive tally in ODIs as well, where he picked up 239 wickets in 189 matches. He holds a unique accolade of scalping 200 ODI wickets and scoring more than 2000 runs in the format for the national side.

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Legendary Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak has called for a public apology from the source that spread the rumour of his death on Wednesday, August 23 morning. Streak, the most successful captain in Zimbabwe’s Test history, was rumoured to be dead before his former international colleague Henry Olonga confirmed the news was false.

Legendary Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak has called for a public apology from the source that spread the rumour of his death on Wednesday, August 23 morning. Streak, the most successful captain in Zimbabwe’s Test history, was rumoured to be dead before his former international colleague Henry Olonga confirmed the news was false. Olonga took to X (formerly Twitter) where he posted a screenshot of a conversation with Streak. Streak demands apology "It is a total rumour and a lie. I'm alive and well. I am very upset to learn that something as big as someone apparently passing can be spread unverified, especially in our day and age of social media", Streak was quoted as saying by Mid-Day. "I believe the source should apologise. I am hurt by the news," he added. The chaotic false news took the internet by storm as tributes were paid to the former player. At 49, he is struggling with cancer but is doing good despite the health issue. The false news was brought into the limelight by Olonga to shut the case of death while confirming Streak was still alive. I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly exaggerated. I just heard from him. The third umpire has called him back. He is very much alive folks. pic.twitter.com/LQs6bcjWSB — Henry Olonga (@henryolonga) August 23, 2023 × "I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly exaggerated. I just heard from him. The third umpire has called him back. He is very much alive folks," Olonga wrote on his X handle, hours after he himself announced that the Zimbabwe legend was dead. ALSO READ | Premier League: Liverpool new boy Alexis Mac Allister's red card rescinded after successful appeal Streak’s international career Streak, 49, captained Zimbabwe from 2000 to 2004 in two different spells where he led them to the ODI World Cup Super Six stage in 2003. He took charge of the side in the golden era of Zimbabwe cricket where they enjoyed Test success against India and Pakistan, two powerhouses of the game. He led Zimbabwe to wins over West Indies in the limited-overs format having made his debut in 1993. In a career spanning 12 years, he played 65 Test matches and scalped 216 wickets while picking up seven fifers. He had an impressive tally in ODIs as well, where he picked up 239 wickets in 189 matches. He holds a unique accolade of scalping 200 ODI wickets and scoring more than 2000 runs in the format for the national side. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Heath Streak breaks silence on false death rumours, says 'I am hurt, the source should apologise'

The morning of Wednesday, August 23 turned out to be chaotic for cricketing fans across the globe as the news of the death of former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak surfaced on the internet. However, hours later, his former colleague&nbsp;Henry Olonga confirmed that he was still alive and was receiving treatment for cancer. Amid all the chaos, Streak became the centre of attention on social media platforms. So who exactly is Streak and why is he regarded as one of the greatest sportsmen in Zimbabwe’s history?

<h2>Who is Streak?</h2>

Born in Bulawayo, Streak had a cricketing legacy in his family as his father Denis played first-class cricket. A commendable all-rounder in his day, Streak was good with both the bat and the ball which led him to reach bigger heights for the nation. He made his debut in the domestic circuit in 1993 and the same year also saw&nbsp;him make his international debut.

In the 1996 Logan Cup, Heath and his father Denis scripted history as they both played in the same match against Matabeleland Country Districts. This was the first time a father and son pair played together in a single match in the Zimbabwe domestic circuit. However, the pair had to be content with a runners-up place.

Streak in years to come became a central figure in Zimbabwe cricket’s rise and downfall, the majority on the high-rise. He led Zimbabwe to Test wins against India and Pakistan, while also leading the side to the 2003 ODI World Cup Super Six stage. The country was embroiled in high political tensions but did see Zimbabwe achieve some monumental wins from 1997 to 2003.

Streak was appointed captain twice, first in 2000 and then again in 2002 to lead the side in the World Cup. He remains the most successful skipper in the Test side of the nation with four wins. He was nominated for the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2004 before he was sacked by the national side. He would return to the national side in 2005, but after a short spell saw him hang his boots for the national side.

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The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets. He captained Zimbabwe in 2000, at a time when several players withdrew from the national side as relations between the board and the team hit a rough patch.

In his decorated career Streak played 65 matches and picked up 216 wickets with an economy of 2.69. In the ODI format, Streak featured in 189 matches, scalping 239 wickets at an economy of 4.51. His best bowling figures were 5-32. With the willow, Streak amassed 1,990 runs in the red-ball format, at an average of 22.4. He featured in 65 Tests for his country. In ODIs, Streak aggregated 2,934 runs at a strike rate of 73.4 and an average of 28.3.

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The morning of Wednesday, August 23 turned out to be chaotic for cricketing fans across the globe as the news of the death of former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak surfaced on the internet.

The morning of Wednesday, August 23 turned out to be chaotic for cricketing fans across the globe as the news of the death of former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak surfaced on the internet. However, hours later, his former colleague Henry Olonga confirmed that he was still alive and was receiving treatment for cancer. Amid all the chaos, Streak became the centre of attention on social media platforms. So who exactly is Streak and why is he regarded as one of the greatest sportsmen in Zimbabwe’s history? Who is Streak? Born in Bulawayo, Streak had a cricketing legacy in his family as his father Denis played first-class cricket. A commendable all-rounder in his day, Streak was good with both the bat and the ball which led him to reach bigger heights for the nation. He made his debut in the domestic circuit in 1993 and the same year also saw him make his international debut. In the 1996 Logan Cup, Heath and his father Denis scripted history as they both played in the same match against Matabeleland Country Districts. This was the first time a father and son pair played together in a single match in the Zimbabwe domestic circuit. However, the pair had to be content with a runners-up place. Streak in years to come became a central figure in Zimbabwe cricket’s rise and downfall, the majority on the high-rise. He led Zimbabwe to Test wins against India and Pakistan, while also leading the side to the 2003 ODI World Cup Super Six stage. The country was embroiled in high political tensions but did see Zimbabwe achieve some monumental wins from 1997 to 2003. Streak was appointed captain twice, first in 2000 and then again in 2002 to lead the side in the World Cup. He remains the most successful skipper in the Test side of the nation with four wins. He was nominated for the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2004 before he was sacked by the national side. He would return to the national side in 2005, but after a short spell saw him hang his boots for the national side. ALSO READ | Premier League: Liverpool new boy Alexis Mac Allister's red card rescinded after successful appeal The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets. He captained Zimbabwe in 2000, at a time when several players withdrew from the national side as relations between the board and the team hit a rough patch. In his decorated career Streak played 65 matches and picked up 216 wickets with an economy of 2.69. In the ODI format, Streak featured in 189 matches, scalping 239 wickets at an economy of 4.51. His best bowling figures were 5-32. With the willow, Streak amassed 1,990 runs in the red-ball format, at an average of 22.4. He featured in 65 Tests for his country. In ODIs, Streak aggregated 2,934 runs at a strike rate of 73.4 and an average of 28.3. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Heath Streak breaks silence on false death rumours, says 'I am hurt, the source should apologise'

Who is former Zimbabwe cricket team captain Heath Streak?