Zimbabwe Cricket confirms that Justin Sammons resigns as head coach of the Zimbabwe senior men’s team, the Chevrons. His departure is set to take effect after the conclusion of the ongoing second Test against Afghanistan in Sharjah.
Across the coverage, outlets frame the resignation primarily as a planned end to his role timed with the Afghanistan match. ESPN Cricinfo and New Zimbabwe both report that Sammons will use the opportunity to return to his native South Africa, with New Zimbabwe adding that he wants more time with family after stepping away from the position. The Herald also reports that the Zimbabwe coach is set to leave following the end of the same second Test, aligning with the timing stated by other outlets.