Heath Streak appointed Zimbabwe national team cricket coach

Zimbabwe cricket former captain Heath Streak (42) has been appointed the national cricket team coach.

The 42-year-old Streak has filled in the post left vacant by Davenell Whatmore in May.

Speaking to journalists after his appointment Streak said having captained Zimbabwe national team cricket and to be offered the post of head coach is a great honour.

“I know with it comes responsibility not just to the players but to the fans and supporters of Zimbabwe cricket as well.

“My promise is I will leave no stone unturned in terms of our endeavor and our quest to improve the team’s performances. I believe that we have the resources here in Zimbabwe to do just that and planning is obviously going to be a major factor.

“We do have a lack of cricket but I know ZC is addressing that issue at the moment. I feel that with the upcoming series and the latter half of next year we have some really good cricket coming up so we can really work towards improving.

“I do see a strong future. Obviously things don’t just happen overnight. It’s a process but I know that process can happen quickly and for me that will be a big goal to facilitate that.

“So my promise to supporters, the current group of players as well as past players is that hopefully I can honour that and make sure I forge this team and we can start seeing improved performances, not just to be happy to be competitive but to start winning.”