Heath Streak

The news of Zimbabwe legend Heath Streak's demise sent shockwaves through social media, leaving fans and experts taken aback. However, former Zimbabwean fast bowler Henry Olonga has provided confirmation that Streak is alive.

Former Zimbabwe star cricketer Heath Streak passed away in the early hours of September 3. This time, the confirmation of his passing came directly from his family members.

Cricketers, both past and present, paid rich tributes to former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak who died on Sunday at the age of 49.

Sportspersons lending their name for charitable causes always make headlines. Ever since Beefy aka Ian Terence Botham grabbed the eyeballs with his 'Hannibal Walk' raising funds for leukaemia research, sportspersons have not shied away from philanthropy.

Cricketers and their penchant for philanthropy is well known. It was a certain 'Beefy' aka Ian Terence Botham who captivated the world's imagination with his 'Hannibal Walk' in 1988 raising funds for Leukaemia research.

Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak was naturally left irked by rumours floating around on Wednesday morning that he had 'died'.

Cricketers and their penchant for philanthropy is well known. It was a certain Beefy aka Ian Terence Botham who captivated the world's imagination with his Hannibal Walk in 1988 raising funds for leukemia research.

The cricket world was taken by storm on Wednesday when the news of former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passing away broke out but in a major relief to his fans the news emerged a few hours later that the player is alive.

The former Zimbabwe all-rounder is undergoing treatment under one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa and remains in good spirits.

Lalchand Rajput is determined to bring back glorious days of a struggling Zimbabwe just like he transformed Afghanistan cricket team. Rajput was recently appointed as Zimbabwe's interim head-coach as he replaced Heath Streak, who was sacked.

In an exclusive chat with TOI, Brendan opined that BCCI in general and international cricketing fraternity in particular is looking for consistency from Zimbabwean cricketers.

He is not a monk who would sell his Ferrari. 41-year old Bryan Strang won't even complain if things don't fall in place.

According to the findings of ICC's anti-corruption unit (ACU), Heath Streak has been found guilty of disclosing inside information, facilitating introduction of other participants with bookies, failing to report an approach and obstructing investigation.

After a protracted battle with cancer, Heath Streak, a great Zimbabwe cricketer who had also previously managed the men's national cricket team of Bangladesh, passed away at the age of 49.

Popular Sri Lankan Music Bank Black Velvet that rocked the global charts in the late 1980s will perform in the city on December 25 at Mangalore Ladies Club.

Heath Streak, the newly-appointed Zimbabwe coach, has an uphill task ahead of him. Streak, one of the most experienced players to have played for Zimbabwe with 65 Tests and 189 ODIs to his name, believes his side can script a turnaround.

Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach Heath Streak hinted at some changes in the team's gameplan when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

The Heath Streak Academy in Bulawayo, Zimbabawe is up and running. The academy threw open its doors to budding, aspiring and upcoming professional cricketers from Bulawayo and across Zimbabwe on Monday.

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani says the eight-year ban handed to former national team all-rounder and coach Heath Streak for corruption is the sport's darkest day in the country.