‘Heath Streak very a lot alive’, former Zimbabwean cricketer Henry Olonga clarifies after Streak’s rumored ‘demise’ makes headlines

On Wednesday, Henry Olonga, a former Zimbabwean cricketer, put an finish to rumors that fellow cricketing icon Heath Streak had handed away. Olonga said that Streak is totally alive and effectively, defying his earlier tweet, which he had posted hours in the past.

Olonga shared the replace on Twitter in an effort to clear up confusion and counter potential inaccurate rumors. “I can confirm that rumors 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,” he tweeted.

I can verify that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been tremendously exaggerated. I simply heard from him. The third umpire has referred to as him again. He may be very a lot alive of us. pic.twitter.com/LQs6bcjWSB

— Henry Olonga (@henryolonga) August 23, 2023

Olonga additionally posted a chat of him with Streak by which the latter might be seen confirming that he was ‘very much alive’. Streak in the meantime additionally requested Olonga to revert the rumors.

Reportedly Olonga himself had tweeted on August 22 that Streak had handed away. “Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP legend. The greatest all-rounder we produced. It was a pleasure playing with you. See you on the other side when my bowling spell comes to an end,” he had stated. The tweet, nonetheless, now stands deleted.

screenshot from ABP information

After Olonga, Zimbabwean cricketer Sean Williams additionally occurred to pay tribute to Streak saying, “No words can explain what you and your family have done for mine and many others. Our hearts are broken you leave behind a beautiful family and a legacy for us to live up to! You will be missed we love you dearly. Rest in peace streaky.”

Screenshot from Twitter

Several media homes just like the Guardian, News18, India.com, ABP information, and Sportsstar shortly picked up the information with out most likely verifying the information and claimed that Heath Streak, a legendary Zimbabwe cricketer was no extra.

NDTV and Sportstar reported Streaks demise

“Heath Streak, Legendary Zimbabwe Cricketer, dies at the age of 49 after prolonged Cancer,” wrote NDTV whereas Sportstar talked about additionally adopted the inaccurate information unfold.

News18 reported demise of Streak

Meanwhile, the Guardian additionally paid tributes to the legendary cricketer and stated that he was battling most cancers. “Former all-rounder had been undergoing treatment for cancer. Streak dies at the age of 49,” the report learn.

Guardian reported Streak’s demise

However, after Olonga’s tweet clarifying Streak’s message, the media homes reversed the information and claimed that the social media triggered confusion. “Heath Streak not dead,” stated NDTV whereas the information report by Sportstar stood deleted.

News of demise deleted by Sportstar

According to the experiences, one of many biggest all-around bowlers in worldwide cricket historical past, Heath Streak, took 216 wickets in 65 Test matches. He achieved a 4-wicket haul in an innings 16 instances throughout this era and a 5-wicket haul in an innings 7 instances.

Streak managed to take 239 wickets in ODIs at a mean of 29.82. The Zimbabwean cricketer amassed 2,943 runs (13 half-centuries) in ODIs in comparison with 1,990 runs (1 century, 11 half-centuries) in Tests.

Streak, who has been battling liver and colon most cancers, noticed his scenario deteriorate in May of this 12 months, which prompted his household to confess him immediately to the hospital. Olonga was amongst those that tweeted about his passing. His immediate correction, although, must alleviate any nervousness introduced up by his preliminary tweet. Streak’s rumoured ‘death’ had been reported extensively, upsetting each cricket gamers and spectators. But now that Olonga has offered an replace, it’s protected to conclude that Streak may be very a lot alive.