Heath Streak is battling cancer (Photo: AFP)
New Delhi: The player who dismissed Sachin Tendulkar 3 times and Sourav Ganguly 4 times is now battling for life and death. We are talking about former Zimbabwe captain and fast bowler Heath Streak, who brought laurels to his country on the basis of his ability. Streak is battling cancer. On May 13, a statement was issued in this regard on behalf of his family.
In a statement issued by the family, it was told that Heath Streak is battling cancer. His cancer is being treated by specialist doctors from South Africa only. He is fighting cancer in the same way, the way he used to fight his opponents on the field during the days of playing cricket.
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Heath Streak’s condition not critical yet – family
The news was such that the condition of Heath Streak, who is battling cancer, has become critical. They are fighting the battle of life and death. But according to the statement issued by the family, all these things are just rumours.
First news of serious health
Let us tell you that Mike Madoda, a big sports journalist had tweeted that Streak’s health is not good and now he needs prayers along with medicine. A similar health update was also given by a former minister of Zimbabwe on Streak’s disease.
Heath Streak is on its last legs. Family en route to South Africa from the UK..
Seems only a miracle will save him now.
Prayers up 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/YtZpcR2BSR
— Mike Madoda (@mikemadoda) May 13, 2023
Heath Streak’s Cricket Career
As far as Heath Streak’s cricket career is concerned, it started from the year 1993 till 2005. He started his career by playing Test against Pakistan in Karachi and played in the last match against India in Harare as a Test. Heath Streak’s ODI debut was against India.