Streak was charged as a participant under the Code by virtue of his status as the coach of Zimbabwe from 2016 to 2018 and as the coach of various domestic teams.
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Former Zimbabwe fast bowler Heath Streak has been banned from cricket for eight years after he was charged with five breaches of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption code. Streak was involved in these offences during his role as Zimbabwe coach from 2016 to 2018, and as the coach of domestic franchises like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during IPL 2018 and the Kabul Zwanan during APL 2018. Streak admitted to the charges. At the Tribunal hearing, it was concluded that the offences levelled against Streak did not affect the outcome of the relevant matches. He will be allowed to be involved in cricket again on March 28, 2029.
The charges include “disclosing inside information…(that) may be used for betting purposes” during the tri-series among Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the 2018 Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan series, IPL 2018, and the APL 2018. Streak was also accused of attempting to facilitate the introduction of four players, including a national captain, to one who could have approached them for insider information for betting.
“Heath Streak is an experienced former international cricketer and national team coach, who had participated in numerous anti-corruption education sessions and was fully aware of his responsibilities under the Code,” the ICC’s anti-corruption head Alex Marshall said in a statement.
“As a former captain and coach, he held a position of trust and owed a duty to uphold the integrity of the game. He breached the Code on several occasions, including facilitating the approach of four other players. At times, he also sought to obstruct and delay our investigation,” he added.
“The offences did not affect the outcomes of any relevant matches and Mr Streak has agreed to assist the ICC anti-corruption education programme for which we are grateful. He has also expressed his remorse and contrition and entered this agreed sanction decision to avoid the need for a full disciplinary process. The sanction reflects this cooperation,” concluded Marshall.
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