Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has passed away at the age of 49.

Foreign media said that the all-rounder lost his battle with cancer yesterday.
 
Streak was one of Zimbabwe's most celebrated sports figures in the 1990s and early 2000s.

He was able to score 4,933 runs and 455 wickets for his country in 65 Tests and 189 ODIs while representing Zimbabwe.
 
After retiring in 2005, he served in coaching roles for several domestic and inte ational level teams including Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Kolkata Knight Riders.
(colombotimes.lk)