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Zimbabwe coach Justin Sammons resigns

Published : Sunday, 15 November, 2026 at 9:45 AM

Observer Online Report

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Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons has announced he will step down from his role following the ongoing second Test against Afghanistan in Sharjah, cutting short a contract that was originally set to run until the end of 2028.

Appointed in June 2024, Sammons decided to resign in order to return home to South Africa and spend time with his family. During his tenure, Zimbabwe achieved several notable milestones, including three Test victories—highlighted by their first away Test win since 2021 against Bangladesh in Sylhet in April 2025, alongside innings victories in their last two home Tests against Afghanistan and Bangladesh. After failing to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe also recorded their best-ever finish at this year's tournament by placing eighth, going unbeaten in the group stage with historic wins over Australia, Sri Lanka, and Oman.

Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni expressed disappointment over the departure while respecting Sammons' decision to prioritize his family, praising his dedication to player development and the team's clear progress under his leadership. Prior to joining Zimbabwe, Sammons worked with South African domestic sides, Cricket South Africa's High Performance Unit, and served as the South African national team's batting consultant from 2021 to 2023.

-EM

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