Henry Olonga, a former victim of the Sachin Tendulkar assault case, is now a painter in Australia.

Former Zimbabwean fast bowler Henry Olonga He is a man fondly remembered by Indians. Sachin Tendulkar In the final of the triangular series between India, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, Tendulkar smashed 124 off 92 balls to take Olonga to the clean room. But more than 25 years later, Olonga’s life has undergone unprecedented changes. In 2019, Olonga made headlines when she wowed the judges on The Voice Australia singing competition. Currently, Olonga works part-time as a painter for social activities and was also part of the second Test between India and Australia in Adelaide.

Olonga has lived Down Under since 2015 and currently works as a painter, casual coach and even a referee.

“I love Australia. I’m married to an Australian wife and we have two children,” Olonga said. sports star.

Regarding her foray into the art world, Olonga said, “I’ve always had a soft side and never thought it was different or strange. I’ve always liked diversity. I get bored when I’m there,” he said.

Olonga was present at Adelaide Oval during the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He was also seen painting a cricket stadium.

Olonga last played for Zimbabwe in the 2003 ODI World Cup, after which his stand against political brutality in Zimbabwe led to his departure from the team.

Although Olonga is not actively involved in cricket, he is still able to keep up with the game and is particularly fond of India’s pace spearhead. jasprit bumraheven reserves high praise for the 31-year-old.

“(Jasprit) Bumrah is the best bowler, he has a bit of hyper-extension and that creates cracks. He reminds me of Wasim (Akram) as a short run-up.”

Mugabe also recalled Tendulkar’s rampage against Zimbabwe when India won the Triangle Series.

“Everyone remembers it because it’s on YouTube. I dismissed him (Tendulkar) and in the final he went crazy. I had a lot of runs (6-0-50-0) and he We beat that,” Olonga said.