Former Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak is suffering from cancer and is seriously unwell and on his deathbed, as per Cricbuzz. Zimbabwe Cricke...
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Former Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak is suffering from cancer and is seriously unwell and on his deathbed, as per Cricbuzz.
Zimbabwe Cricket has urged everyone to pray for his health. The 49-year-old Streak represented Zimbabwe in 65 Tests and 189 ODIs. The man is reportedly in hospital in Johannesburg as his family rushes from London to be with him.
Zimbabwe's Sports Minister tweeted: "Heath Streak is on his last legs. Family en route to South Africa from the UK. Seems only a miracle will save him now. Prayers up."
"This is a call to prayer warriors in #Zimbabwe and beyond. Heath Streak, one of the greatest cricketers our nation has ever produced, is extremely ill and needs our prayers.
"Please could we all be in prayer for him and his family," tweeted David Coltart, a former Zimbabwean Minister of Education, Sport, Arts & Culture, and a human rights lawyer.
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"Heath has colon and liver cancer (Stage 4). All I know at this stage is Heath's immediate family was called to go to him in South Africa and I am not sure on any details thereof. I did message Heath and he did respond but I'm sure at this stage the family will want privacy. It sounds like the cancer is spreading pretty quick cause last week he was fishing," said former player and close friend Sean Williams to Cricbuzz.
"Heath is my mentor and did a lot of good things for a lot of people and basically saved my life and career. We just pray he will be ok," Williams added.
"Heath has cancer and is undergoing treatment under one of the most respected Oncologists in South Africa. He remains in good spirits and will continue to fight this disease in a similar vein to that which his opponents faced during his revered days on the cricket field.
"Heath is my mentor and did a lot of good things for a lot of people and basically saved my life and career. We just pray he will be ok," Williams added.
"Heath has cancer and is undergoing treatment under one of the most respected Oncologists in South Africa. He remains in good spirits and will continue to fight this disease in a similar vein to that which his opponents faced during his revered days on the cricket field.
"The family hopes that you understand and respect their wish for this to remain a private family matter, and thank you for your prayers and good wishes. There will be no further official statements regarding his health at this time. Any news that becomes public should be regarded as rumour," said family spokesperson Joseph Rego.
Initially, a health update on Streak was given by the former Minister for Education, Arts and Culture, David Coltart, through his Twitter account. Meanwhile, sports journalist Mike Madoda had tweeted that the renowned cricketer is currently in need of a miracle to be saved.
“Heath Streak is on his last legs. Family en route to South Africa from the UK.. Seems only a miracle will save him now. Prayers up,” Madoda tweeted. On November 10, 1993, against South Africa, the 49-year-old made his debut for his country. Following that, Heath played in 189 ODIs and 65 Tests for Zimbabwe.
Streak recorded 1990 runs at an average of 22.35 while also claiming 216 wickets at an average of 28.14 in the game’s longest format. In white-ball cricket, Heath amassed 2,943 runs and has 239 wickets to his credit.
However, Streak was expelled from the sport in 2021 after it was discovered that he had violated the anti-corruption guidelines of the International Cricket Council. - Online Sources
Initially, a health update on Streak was given by the former Minister for Education, Arts and Culture, David Coltart, through his Twitter account. Meanwhile, sports journalist Mike Madoda had tweeted that the renowned cricketer is currently in need of a miracle to be saved.
“Heath Streak is on his last legs. Family en route to South Africa from the UK.. Seems only a miracle will save him now. Prayers up,” Madoda tweeted. On November 10, 1993, against South Africa, the 49-year-old made his debut for his country. Following that, Heath played in 189 ODIs and 65 Tests for Zimbabwe.
Streak recorded 1990 runs at an average of 22.35 while also claiming 216 wickets at an average of 28.14 in the game’s longest format. In white-ball cricket, Heath amassed 2,943 runs and has 239 wickets to his credit.
However, Streak was expelled from the sport in 2021 after it was discovered that he had violated the anti-corruption guidelines of the International Cricket Council. - Online Sources
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