HARARE: Former Zimbabwe captain and coach Heath Streak, who had been suffering from colon cancer, has died at the age of 49.
A post on Zimbabwe’s official Twitter account read: “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and fans of former (Zimbabwe) captain Heath Streak. His contributions to cricket will always be remembered, and he will be dearly missed. Rest in peace.”
Streak is Zimbabwe’s all-time leading wicket-taker and once took 6-87 in a Test against England.