Otago Cricket are delighted to announce the appointment of ex-Zimbabwe International, and former Central Stags Assistant Coach, Dion Ebrahim as the new Otago Volts Head Coach. 

Ebrahim joins Otago from Central Districts, where he filled the Assistant Coach role for the Central Stags in the 2020/21 season and previously doing similar at Canterbury Cricket as Kings Assistant Coach and Performance Coach over a five year period. 

As a player Ebrahim earned over 100 caps for Zimbabwe between 2001 – 2005, including an ODI high score of 121, and a Test high score of 94. Previously a Taranaki representative and coach, Ebrahim holds the record for most Hawke Cup centuries for the Association.

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On top of his illustrious playing career, and alongside his work with two NZ Major Associations, Ebrahim has gained coaching experience working for New Zealand Cricket and Marylebone CC in the UK.

Otago Cricket Performance and Talent Manager Simon Forde pointed to Ebrahim’s capability and reputation as key factors in his appointment.

“I’m really excited for the Volts environment around this appointment. Dion comes to us with the support of all of those that he has worked with in other environments around the country.  This speaks volumes to his capability and leadership. We look forward to welcoming Dion, his wife Kate and their young daughter into our environment in the near future" said Forde.

Dion acknowledged the platform his predecessors had set for the Volts group, and looks forward to pushing them to further develop and achieve personal and organisation success.

“I am looking forward to working with this talented and balanced group of men and facilitating them in achieving more success individually and as a collective. I acknowledge the fantastic work Rob Walter and his outgoing support staff have done over the past 5 years and the platform that we now have to continue moving forward” said Ebrahim.

Ebrahim stated a sense of pride and privilege to be offered the lead of the Otago Volts at a time of genuine growth and development. 

"I feel extremely excited and thrilled to be asked to lead the Otago Volts as Head Coach at this exciting time of transition. I know the Otago region is a proud and passionate province built on hard work and resilience and I feel privileged to be brought in.”

Ebrahim will move to Dunedin in the coming weeks but will immediately start work remotely. His wife and current White Fern Kate, and young daughter, Sophia will make the move to Dunedin at the start of the new school term. 

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Article added: Wednesday 02 June 2021