Just hours after his initial tweet about Streak's supposed demise, Olonga took to Twitter once again to clarify that Streak is, in fact, alive and in good health.
Former Zimbabwean cricketer Henry Olonga has finally put an end to the swirling rumors surrounding the alleged passing of his fellow cricketing icon, Heath Streak. Just hours after his initial tweet about Streak's supposed demise, Olonga took to Twitter once again to clarify that Streak is, in fact, alive and in good health, contradicting his previous statement.
In a sincere effort to eliminate any confusion and debunk any false information, Olonga utilized the power of social media to provide an update on the situation.
"I can confirm that rumours 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," Olonga wrote.
"Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP Zimbabwe cricket legend," Olonga had earlier posted on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Alongside this reassuring message, Olonga also shared a screenshot of his recent conversation with Streak on WhatsApp. It is important to note that these conflicting reports may have caused confusion and concern among cricket enthusiasts.
The news of Streak's apparent distress had spread rapidly, causing distress among fans and fellow cricketers alike. However, with Olonga's update, the cloud of uncertainty surrounding Streak's well-being has been lifted.
Streak was one of Zimbabwe's most recognized players, having appeared in 65 Tests and 189 ODIs. He accumulated an impressive 4933 runs and collected 455 wickets across all forms of the game.
Streak holds the distinction of being the first Zimbabwean player to have scored 1000 runs and taken 100 wickets in Tests, as well as 2000 runs and 2000 wickets in ODIs.
Streak's family had already stated that the legendary cricketer was battling illness and receiving treatment.
"Heath has cancer and is undergoing treatment under one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa," his family said in a statement at the time.
"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."
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