Zimbabwe cricket legend Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak passed away on Tuesday. The 49-year-old all-rounder breathed his last after a battle with cancer, according to reports.

One of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated sporting figures during 1990s and early 2000s, Streak represented Zimbabwe in 65 Tests and 189 ODIs. He retired in 2005.

His former teammates and fans took to social media to express grief over the cricketer's sudden death.

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

"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 b missed we love you dearly Rest in peace Streaky."Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams wrote on social media platform X (Twitter).