2023-06-21 12:14:12
Sports Desk June 21, 2023
Most fans are aware of the famous match between the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Zimbabwean pace sensation Henry Olonga. Sachin was really upset with the way he got out when he became the star bowler who took Sachin’s wicket. He lost sleep over them during those days.
The pacer once broke the star batting trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid. But then Sachin took revenge. In the next match, Sachin smashed the bowler. But Olonga was addressed as a great bowler by those including Sachin.
Unfortunately, Olonga’s career can be said to have ended due to political stances. He played eight years in international cricket and took 126 wickets.
Olonga received death threats and an arrest warrant following his stand once morest the Zimbabwean ruler. After playing 50 ODIs and 30 Tests, the former pacer moved to England. He announced his retirement from cricket in 2003. After a few years, he decided to take up singing as his profession.
The former cricketer moved to Adelaide, Australia with his wife. Olonga stayed at home and did many jobs by singing songs on YouTube. His wife worked. Olonga gained some prominence in 2019 when he received a surprise invitation to feature on the TV show ‘The Voice’. However, this event did not catapult him to stardom.
Olonga and his family had to go through a lot of hardships during the Covid-19 pandemic. The former cricketer lost his job. His family survived only on the relief scheme of the government. 2021 was the most difficult year for him. Olonga is now leading a quiet life in his second innings. He is trying to build his music career through a YouTube channel.
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