Here is all you need to know about who was Heath Streak, who dies following his long battle with cancer, at the age of 49 and what was his net worth
Former Zimbabwean captain Heath Streak passed away on Sunday at the age of 49. Nadine Streak, Heath Streak’s wife, paid tribute to her husband with a touching post on Facebook. She wrote:
In the early hours of this morning, Sunday the 3rd of September 2023, the greatest love of my life and the father of my beautiful children, was carried to be with the Angels from his home where he wished to spend his last days surrounded by his family and closest loved ones.
Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak net worth in 2023, biography, age, wife, stats, cause of death and illness disease
She further stated:
He was covered in love and peace and did not walk off the Park alone.
Our souls are joined for eternity Streaky. Till I hold you again.โ
Former Zimbabwean cricketer and coach, Heath Streak, passes away at the age of 49. pic.twitter.com/bianfnHyie
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) September 3, 2023
Who was Heath Streak?
Heath Hilton Streak was a former Zimbabwean cricketer and coach who played for and coached the nation’s cricket team. He was born on March 16, 1974, and he died on September 3, 2023.
A look at Heath Streak’s career
From 1993 to 2005, Streak represented Zimbabwe in 189 one-day internationals and 65 tests. In total, he claimed 239 ODI and 216 Test wickets. Streak led Zimbabwe as captain from 2000 to 2004.
The first Zimbabwean cricketer to take 100 wickets in both Tests and ODIs was Heath Streak. He is the only cricketer from Zimbabwe to have taken 100 Test wickets and amassed 1000 Test runs, an uncommon feat. Additionally, Streak was the only player from his nation to amass 2000 runs and 200 ODI wickets.
After retiring, he went on to coach a number of international teams, including Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. Additionally, he was connected to Kolkata Knight Riders of the Indian Premier League.
Due to his involvement in unethical actions, the International Cricket Council (ICC) banned him from all cricket-related activities for eight years in 2021.
Who are the parents of Heath Streak?
Denis Streak, a former first-class cricketer for Zimbabwe, is his father.
Who is Heath Streak’s wife and how many children do they have?
The legendary cricketer from Zimbabwe has been wed to Nadine Streak for around three decades. The couple is blessed with two sons, two daughters, and three biological children and one adoptive child.
What is Heath Streak’s net worth?
Streak’s exact net worth is unclear, however some estimates place it at $1 million by 2023. He spent most of his time playing cricket and then coaching it, which generated the majority of his income.