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'I am Alive and Well': Heath Streak Squashes Death Rumours as he Battle With Liver Cancer

image-llncl3mlHeath Streak is a Zimbabwean stalwart (Twitter)

Zimbabwean cricket legend, Heath Streak has refuted the rumours of his death, clarifying that he is very much alive and battling liver cancer.

Heath Streak death: Zimbabwean legend refutes demise rumours

The news of Heath Streak death had sent shockwaves through the cricketing community and his global fanbase, leading to an outpouring of grief, only to be met with relief upon learning of its inaccuracy. However, reports are now stating that the news was baseless.

Speaking from Zimbabwe on Wednesday, the 49-year-old cricketer, as quoted by Mid-Day, expressed his disappointment over the spread of such grave misinformation, especially in today's digital age.

"It is a total rumour and a lie. I'm alive and well. I am very upset to learn that something as big as someone apparently passing can be spread unverified, especially in our day and age of social media," lamented Streak.



Regarded as one of the pillars of Zimbabwean cricket, Streak has a phenomenal record in the sport, representing his country in 65 Test matches and 189 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Over his illustrious career, he scored 4,933 runs and bagged 455 wickets across all formats.

His brilliance on the field earned him the recognition of being the first Zimbabwean player to score 1,000 runs and take 100 wickets in Test matches. Moreover, he achieved the coveted feat of garnering 2,000 runs and 200 wickets in ODIs, showing his all-round capabilities.

While the cricketing maestro clarified the air about his health, it is pertinent to note that he is currently undergoing treatment for liver cancer. His family had previously released a statement, highlighting his battle against the illness.

"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 statement read.