Heath Streak is alive, tweets ex-teammate Henry Olonga hours after tribute post

As the world mourned the demise of Heath Streak on August 23, his former teammate Henry Olonga sprang a surprise on cricket fans.

Hours after Olonga posted about Streak's supposed passing on X, the Zimbabwean posted a clarification claiming his friend and former teammate is alive.

The 47-year-old attached a screenshot of a chat, seemingly with Streak, who refuted his death rumours.

The exchange read, 'Very much alive, please revert this runout, immediately buddy.'

To which Olonga responded, 'Ha ha. So good to hear. This thing grew quickly. You died overnight brother.'

Heath Streak has been battling cancer and was believed to have succumbed to the illness.

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. pic.twitter.com/LQs6bcjWSB

— Henry Olonga (@henryolonga) August 23, 2023