Family confirms Heath Streak’s critical health sta...

Family confirms Heath Streak’s critical health status, appeals for privacy

Zim Now Writer

Former Chevrons captain Heath Streak’s family has revealed that the 49-year-old has been diagnosed with colon and liver cancer and have meanwhile asked for the public to regard his present health status as a private affair.

His illness came to light when former Primary and Secondary Education Minister David Coltart appealed to Zimbabweans to pray for Streak as he is “unwell.

“This is a call to prayer warriors in #Zimbabwe and beyond. Heath Streak, one of the greatest cricketers our nation has ever produced, is extremely ill and needs our prayers. Please could we all be in prayer for him and his family,” wrote Coltart on social media.

Current Zimbabwe Cricket player and Streak’s close friend, Sean William, spoke to Cricbuzz and shed more light on Heath Streak’s condition:

“Heath has colon and liver cancer, Stage 4. All I know at this stage is Heath’s immediate family was called (from the United Kingdom) to go to him in South Africa and I am not sure of any details thereof. I did message Heath, and he did respond, but I’m sure at this stage, the family will want privacy. It sounds like the cancer is spreading pretty quick cause last week he was fishing,”

Heath Streak’s family released a statement through his friend and president of the Academy Of Cricket Excellence, Joseph Rego:

“Heath has cancer and is undergoing treatment under one of the most respected Oncologists in South Africa. 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.

“The family hopes that you understand and respect their wish for this to remain a private family matter, and thank you for your prayers and good wishes. There will be no further official statements regarding his health at this time. Any news that becomes public should be regarded as a rumour.”