Sammons quits as Zimbabwe coach

JUSTIN Sammons will step down as Zimbabwe men’s cricket team head coach following the conclusion of the second and final Test against Afghanistan in Sharjah, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) announced today.

The South African has resigned from the position to return home and spend more time with his family, bringing an end to his two-and-a-half-year stint in charge of the Chevrons.

The ongoing Test, which is scheduled to conclude on Tuesday, marks Zimbabwe’s final assignment on their tour of the United Arab Emirates.

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