After declaring the passing of cricket icon Heath Streak, Henry Olonga tweeted again, confirming the well-being of the former Zimbabwe player. Olonga backed this up by sharing a screenshot of his discussion with Streak and emphasizing that the reports of his death had been significantly exaggerated. Henry Olonga also clarified that Heath Streak is alive and in good health, contradicting his previous tweet where he stated that Streak had died from cancer. Olonga also provided evidence of their recent WhatsApp conversation by sharing a screenshot.
Henry Olonga, a former Zimbabwean cricketer, has dispelled the rumours about the alleged passing of cricket icon Heath Streak. Following his earlier tweet announcing Streak’s death, Olonga clarified that Streak is alive and in good health.
However, he was also seen online on WhatsApp soon after the news of his death made headlines on the social media as well.
Shortly after posting a tweet about Heath Streak’s demise, Henry Olonga confirmed that the Zimbabwean cricket icon is alive
Olonga turned to Twitter to provide an update to clarify and counter any misinformation. He expressed: “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.”
In addition to this comforting message, Olonga also uploaded a snapshot of his recent WhatsApp chat with Streak.
https://twitter.com/henryolonga/status/1694212344732357101?s=20
Here is how Twitterati reacted:
https://twitter.com/GaurangBhardwa1/status/1694216358278619272?s=20
Heath Streak is alive, the news about his passing away is fake.
Confirmed by Henry Olonga. pic.twitter.com/HPmAUSWW08
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 23, 2023
Legendary Zimbabwean cricketer Heath Streak is alive. pic.twitter.com/DMSfgIhnAs
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 23, 2023
Zimbabwean legend Heath Streak confirms he's alive. pic.twitter.com/KF8OtFmGx6
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 23, 2023
Heath Streak at 6:00 AM : Dead
Heath Streak at 10:00 AM : Alive
Review successful, Yamraj's decision overturned.#HeathStreak pic.twitter.com/RqbcXphfBG
— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) August 23, 2023
Heath Streak said "It's a total rumour & lie – I am alive & well, I am very upset to learn that something as big as someone apparently passing can be spread unverified especially in our day & age – I believe the source should apologise, I am hurt by the news". [Mid-day] pic.twitter.com/eyHlZeZHg4
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 23, 2023
https://twitter.com/henryolonga/status/1694212344732357101?s=20
It’s important to highlight that these contradictory accounts might have led to uncertainty and worry among cricket fans. However, Olonga’s prompt clarification should ease any concerns arising from the initial tweet.
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