Sammons to step down as Zimbabwe coach after ongoing second Test against Afghanistan

FILE PHOTO: Justin Sammons, who took charge of Zimbabwe in June 2024, has tendered his resignation as he wanted to return home to South Africa to spend more time with his family. | Photo Credit: ZIMBABWE CRICKET

Justin Sammons will step down as the head coach of Zimbabwe after the ongoing second Test against Afghanistan in Sharjah, Zimbabwe Cricket said on Saturday.

Sammons, who took charge of Zimbabwe in June 2024, has tendered his resignation as he wanted to return home to South Africa to spend more time with his family.

During his stint, Zimbabwe created history by reaching the Super Eight stage at this year’s T20 World Cup, the team’s best-ever finish at the tournament.

“It was very difficult for us to accept Justin’s resignation, but we understand and respect his decision to return home to be with his family,” said Givemore Makoni, the managing director of Zimbabwe Cricket.

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“Justin has worked hard to help our players improve and the team’s progress under his leadership was evident in some memorable Test wins and in the way Zimbabwe competed at the T20 World Cup.”

In a statement, Sammons said, “Leading the Zimbabwe men’s national team has been an incredible experience, one that I will always look back on with great memories,” he said.

“However, it is important for me ⁠to now move back ⁠home to allow more time with ‌my family.”

Published on Nov 14, 2026

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