Makhaya Ntini has been fulfilling the role in an interim capacity since May, following the removal of Dav Whatmore after a disappointing World Twenty20 campaign.

But Zimbabwe confirmed on Tuesday that Streak had taken the role on a permanent basis.

"For me, having captained this country, to be offered the post of head coach is a great honour," Streak told a media conference on Tuesday.

Streak - Zimbabwe's record wicket taker in Tests and one-day internationals - made 65 appearances for his country in the longer form of the game and turned out on 189 occasions over 50 overs.

The 42-year-old's first task will be to prepare his side for a Test double-header against Sri Lanka, which gets under way in Harare on October 29.

Streak left his position as Bangladesh bowling coach in May.