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'Tendulkar ka sadme se utra nhi hain'- Fans react as Henry Olonga confirms Heath Streak is alive

Former Zimbabwe cricketer Henry Olonga confirms the speculations of the death of Heath Streak were fake. He is still alive.

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Former Zimbabwe cricketer Henry Olonga confirms the speculations of the death of Heath Streak were fake. Hours after tweeting about Streak's death, Olonga shared that Streak is indeed alive and well, contradicting his earlier tweet.

He later posted a screenshot of his recent conversation with Streak on WhatsApp. It is imperative to note that these conflicting reports may have caused confusion and concern among cricket fans and players. The news of Streak's fake death had spread rapidly, causing distress among fans.

I can confirm that rumours of the demise of Heath Streak have been greatly exaggerated: Henry Olonga

Olonga had earlier posted stating, "Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP Zimbabwe cricket legend." In an attempt to clear the rumours and dispel any false information, Olonga took to Twitter to share the update.

He stated, "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." "I believe the source should apologise. I am hurt by the news,” Streak said in a Whatsapp message." He further stated, "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".

Streak was one of Zimbabwe's most recognised players, appearing in 65 Tests and 189 ODIs, accumulating 4933 runs and collecting 455 wickets across all forms. He is the first Zimbabwean player to have scored 1000 runs and taken 100 wickets in Tests, as well as 2000 runs and 2000 wickets in ODIs.

The 49-year-old family previously stated was battling illness and receiving treatment. "Heath has cancer and is undergoing treatment under one of the most respected oncologists in South Africa," his family said in a statement at 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."

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