"Deleted That Tweet" - Ravichandran Ashwin Apologizes To Heath Streak For Mourning Over His Fake Death Rumors

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin apologized to former Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak for mourning over his fake death rumors. He admitted that his tweet came from utter disbelief but he’s glad that the legendary player is doing fine. 

The entire cricketing fraternity got fooled and expressed their disbelief after the news came out on Wednesday (23rd August) that former Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak is no more. His former teammate Henry Olonga informed about the development in an X post. 

Olongo’s post saw almost every current and former cricketer Sean Williams, Scott Styris, Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, and Ravichandran Ashwin express their condolence over his sad demise. The Indian off-spinner posted a heartfelt message related to his death. 

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The dramatic turn of events then took place as Olonga deleted that post and later confirmed that he had chatted with Heath Streak, revealing that he was doing well and very much alive. This created havoc as even the Zimbabwe cricketer lashed out at his fake death news. 

However, Ravichandran Ashwin has now apologized for the mistake and admitted that he was carried away by Henry Olonga’s tweet. Taking to his X account, he explained: 

“I saw Henry Olonga’s tweet and mourned it too. It came from a place of utter disbelief and sadness. Deleted that tweet but glad to know that you are doing fine. @HeathStreak3 Take care and apologies for the inaccurate tweet from my side.” 

I saw Henry Olonga’s tweet and mourned it too. It came from a place of utter disbelief and sadness.

Deleted that tweet but glad to know that you are doing fine. @HeathStreak3 Take care and apologies for the inaccurate tweet from my side. https://t.co/CMKxqVyhYt

— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) August 24, 2023

Heath Streak has crossed to the other side – Henry Olonga’s message on his teammate’s death, following which Ravichandran Ashwin reacted 

Henry Olonga took the world cricket by storm when he said that the greatest all-rounder passed away. He put an emotional message, saying that he’ll see him on the other side when his bowling spell ends. He had said: 

“Sad news coming through that Heath Streak has crossed to the other side. RIP @ZimCricketv legend. The greatest all-rounder we produced. It was a pleasure playing with you. See you on the other side when my bowling spell comes to an end..”