“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’s new tweet learn.

It was his tweet this morning, now deleted, that triggered reviews and messages on Heath Streak’s “demise”. Quite a few Zimbabwe and different worldwide cricketers had taken to X (previously Twitter).

“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…,” Olonga posted.

Streak is among the most embellished cricketers of his time, representing Zimbabwe in 65 Tests, 189 ODIs whereas scoring 4933 runs and taking 455 wickets for his nation throughout codecs. Streak, until date, stays the one participant from Zimbabwe with a double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests and 2000 runs and 200 wickets in ODIs. Quite a few his data nonetheless encourage cricketers, not simply in Zimbabwe however internationally.

Streak, who was recognized with colon and liver most cancers, noticed his situation deteriorate in May, prompting his household to hospitalise him instantly. Some of his teammates took to X (previously) Twitter to publish the information of his demise. Former Zimbabwe pacer Henry Olonga earlier took to ‘X’ to share the information.

Cricketer Sean Williams wrote his coronary heart was damaged.

“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,” he wrote.

Streak’s household had earlier confirmed that he was battling most cancers and present process remedy.

“Heath has cancer and is undergoing treatment under one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa,” his household mentioned in a press release on 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.”