Heath Hilton Streak, was a Zimbabwean cricketer and cricket coach, best known for playing for and captaining the Zimbabwe national cricket team. Streak made his international debut for Zimbabwe in 1993 and went on to become one of the country's most successful cricketers. Primarily a right-arm fast bowler, he was known for his accuracy, swing, and ability to generate pace. Streak's contributions with the ball were crucial in many of Zimbabwe's victories during his career. He played 65 Test match... moreHeath Hilton Streak, was a Zimbabwean cricketer and cricket coach, best known for playing for and captaining the Zimbabwe national cricket team. Streak made his international debut for Zimbabwe in 1993 and went on to become one of the country's most successful cricketers. Primarily a right-arm fast bowler, he was known for his accuracy, swing, and ability to generate pace. Streak's contributions with the ball were crucial in many of Zimbabwe's victories during his career. He played 65 Test matches, taking 216 wickets at an average of 28.14. In One Day Internationals (ODIs), he claimed 237 wickets in 189 matches at an average of 29.83. Streak was appointed as the captain of the Zimbabwe national cricket team in 2000. Under his captaincy, Zimbabwe achieved notable victories against strong cricketing nations, including Pakistan and India. After retiring from international cricket in 2005, Streak transitioned into coaching. He held coaching roles with various teams, including the Zimbabwe national team, Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, and the Bangladesh national team. Streak was the most successful test captain of Zimbabwe with four wins and he was also the second most successful ODI captain for Zimbabwe with 18 wins.
