Justin Sammons will step down as Zimbabwe's head coach after the ongoing UAE tour, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed on Saturday (November 14). Sammons has stated that he would like to come back to South Africa to spend more time with his family. Sammons stated on his resignation, "Leading the Zimbabwe men's national team has been an incredible experience, one that I will always look back on with great memories." “I must thank the Zimbabwe Cricket Board for allowing me the opportunity to work with this team, as well as everyone within Zimbabwe cricket, from the administration to the ground staff, who have always given their all in helping the team move forward. Importantly, I must thank the players and technical staff for their continued commitment in striving to improve – they made my time in Zimbabwe one that I will always be grateful for." In June 2024, Sammons became Zimbabwe's manager, and earlier this year, the team made history by reaching the Super Eight stages of the T20 World Cup for the first time. Zimbabwe also recorded memorable Test wins during this period. The ongoing second Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be Sammons' final assignment. “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,” ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni said. “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"