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 Heath Streak was born on March 16, 1974, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. As a child, he was always interested in cricket and would often play with his siblings and friends on the streets. He was a quick learner and soon started playing for his school team.

Heath’s talent was recognized early, and he was selected to play for the Zimbabwe Under-19 team when he was just fifteen years old. He made his first-class debut for Matabeleland in 1993 and soon became a regular member of the team. His consistent performances earned him a call-up to the national team in 1993 for an ODI against Pakistan.

Heath had a successful start to his international career, taking four wickets in his debut match. He became a regular member of the Zimbabwe national team and was soon appointed as the captain. He led Zimbabwe in 21 Tests and 68 ODIs, and his leadership skills were highly praised by his teammates and opponents alike. 

In 2000, Heath led Zimbabwe to its first-ever Test series victory against India. He played a crucial role in that victory, scoring 65 runs and taking three wickets in the final match of the series. He was also named the Man of the Match in that game.

Heath was a genuine all-rounder and was equally effective with both bat and ball. He scored 3,345 runs and took 216 wickets in Test cricket, while in ODIs, he scored 2,200 runs and took 239 wickets. His best performance in Test cricket came against Pakistan in 1998 when he took 8 wickets for just 97 runs.

In addition to his success on the field, Heath was also involved in coaching and mentoring young cricketers in Zimbabwe. He was appointed as the head coach of the national team in 2016 and was credited with the team’s improved performance during his tenure.

However, Heath’s successful career hit a roadblock in 2018 when he was banned from cricket for eight years by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its anti-corruption code. The ban was a result of his involvement in illegal betting activities during his time as the coach of the Bangladesh Premier League team, Khulna Titans.

Heath later admitted to the charges, apologized, and expressed regret for his actions. He also pledged to use his experience to help educate future cricketers about the dangers of corruption in the sport.

Since his ban, Heath has been focusing on other aspects of his life. He is a devoted family man and spends most of his time with his wife and children. Heath is also involved in various philanthropic activities and supports several charities in Zimbabwe.

In 2021, Heath made a comeback to cricket when he was appointed as the head coach of the Zimbabwe cricket team. His appointment was welcomed by the cricketing community, and many believed that his experience and knowledge would be valuable for the team's development.

Heath’s life story is one of great success and also moments of adversity. He remains a cricketing legend in Zimbabwe, and his contributions to the sport continue to inspire many young cricketers.