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Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. The legendary cricketer died aged 49 on Tuesday. The entire cricket world is shaken by the untimely passing of Streak and members of the fraternity are mourning his death on various social media platforms. 
3 things you need to know

Heath Streak passed away at the age of 49

Streak played 65 Tests and 189 ODIs for Zimbabwe

He is Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker in both formats

Heath Streak passes away after a long battle with Cancer
One of the foremost names in the history of Zimbabwe Cricket has left the world after fighting lung cancer. The former cricketer was undergoing treatment in South Africa after being diagnosed with the cell destroyer. Following his death, the cricket world came together to deliver respect to one of the finest all-rounders that ever graced the game. 
Cricket world mourns the passing of Heath Streak
Streak’s former teammate Henry Olonga and captain of the current squad Sean Williams took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express grief on the demise of Heath Streak.  

Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP @ZimCricketv 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…

— Henry Olonga (@henryolonga) August 22, 2023

Streaky
No words can explain what you and your family have done for mine and many others
Our hearts our 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 pic.twitter.com/2sXz4WNqu7

— Sean Williams (@sean14williams) August 22, 2023

Heath Streak is no more. Sad!! Really sad. #RIP

— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) August 23, 2023

RIP Heath Streak. You were one of the finest Zimbabwean cricketers ever. The cricket world will miss you #HeathStreak pic.twitter.com/QagK6M4ZeK

— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) August 23, 2023
Heath Streak’s career highlights
Born in Bulawayo, Heath Streak made his Test and ODI debut at the age of 19, in 2003. He was a regular on the side in his career span of over a decade. He played 189 ODIs and 65 Test matches for Zimbabwe and continues to be the leading wicket-taker of his country. He took 216 wickets in Tests and  239 in ODIs. He has a Test century to his name and a total of 8-five wicket hauls across formats. As the captain of the side, he created history by becoming the first Zim captain to lead his side to a Test series victory overseas. Under him, Zimbabwe secured a 2-1 victory over New Zealand in 2001. While he left the world as a mortal but his achievements in the cricket world will forever remain immortalized. 

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