# Sammons Steps Down as Zimbabwe Head Coach

> Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons resigns after UAE tour to return home.
- Title: Sammons Steps Down as Zimbabwe Head Coach · Brecorder
- Summary: Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons resigns after UAE tour to return home. Justin Sammons steps down as Zimbabwe's head coach following the current test…
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- Source: Brecorder — https://brecorder.com/news/40448922/sammons-to-step-down-as-zimbabwes-head-coach-after-uae-tour
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-11-14T15:04:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zimbabwe cricket, justin sammons, t20 world cup, zimbabwe head coach, afghanistan test, resignation, business, money
## Justin Sammons Resigns
Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons will step down from his role following the current second test against Afghanistan in Sharjah, Zimbabwe Cricket said on Saturday.
## Family Commitments
Sammons tendered his resignation, citing a desire to return home to South Africa and spend more time with his family.
## Previous Achievement
Appointed in June 2024, Sammons guided Zimbabwe to their best-ever finish at a Men’s T20 World Cup, reaching the Super Eight stage at the 2026 tournament.
## Key takeaway

Justin Sammons steps down as Zimbabwe's head coach following the current test against Afghanistan to focus on family.