Reports about the death of former Zimbabwean cricketer Heath Streak were proven to be a hoax.

Confirmation of Streak's survival came from his ex-teammate Henry Olonga, who refuted the rumors on social media.

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Olonga's statement clarified that the news of Streak's death was greatly exaggerated and that he is alive.

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Henry Olonga had previously broken the news of Streak's supposed passing on social media.

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Olonga's tribute to Streak mourned his loss and celebrated his contributions to cricket.

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Heath Streak was a prominent figure in cricket, achieving 1990 runs and 216 wickets in Test matches.

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In 2021, Streak faced expulsion from cricket for violating anti-corruption guidelines set by the International Cricket Council.

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Despite the setback, Streak continued to contribute to cricket as a coach for various teams, including Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, and the Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Streak's legacy included captaining Zimbabwe's cricket team from 2000 to 2004 and leaving a lasting impact on the sport's history.

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