Former Zimbabwe Captain, Heath Streak is seriously ill from cancer & is counting his last breath. Zimbabwe Cricket has issued a statement requesting the entire sporting community to pray for his health. He is recuperating in a hospital in Johannesburg and his family reportedly is rushing there from London.
The country’s Sports Minister took to Twitter and wrote: “Heath Streak is on his last legs. Family en route to South Africa from the UK.. Seems only a miracle will save him now. Prayers up (sic).”
David Coltart, a former Zimbabwean Minister of Education, Sport, Arts & Culture, and a human rights lawyer, wrote: “This is a call to prayer warriors in #Zimbabwe and beyond. Heath Streak, one of the greatest cricketers our nation has ever produced, is extremely ill and needs our prayers. Please could we all be in prayer for him and his family (sic).”
Seam Williams who is a part of Zimbabwe’s National team is a close friend of Streak. He said that Heath Streak is suffering from colon and liver cancer (Stage 4). And at this stage, his family is seeking privacy & some space. He also said that Heath’s immediate family was asked to go to South Africa immediately to enquire about Streak’s health. He also emphasized that it looks like the cancer is spreading quickly in the entire body as Streak was fishing last week. “Heath is my mentor and did a lot of good things for a lot of people and basically saved my life and career. We just pray he will be ok.”
Streak was the first player to reach 100 wickets among Zimbabwe Players. however, after retirement, he ran into trouble with anti-corruption authorities & was banned by ICC for eight years in 2021.
The family sought privacy through a statement. “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 family hopes that you understand and respect their wish for this to remain a private family matter, and thank you for your prayers and good wishes.
