But there is an alternative plan if the South African-born player is declined entry to New Zealand.
The Volts tried but failed to get Foxcroft back into the country last season.
The New Zealand Government introduced border restricts to combat the spread of Covid-19 and Foxcroft found himself locked out.
His playing contract was honoured last season but he missed the entire campaign.
He has been offered a contract again this season but it is contingent on his availability.
‘‘As it stands it is still with Immigration New Zealand, so there is no further feedback around that at this point of time,’’ Ebrahim said.
‘‘We are still optimistic and supportive of Dean but we just have to wait and see.’’
Ebrahim said he expected the situation would ‘‘be resolved in the next week or so’’.
‘‘There is a plan B and I obviously can’t [reveal] it at this stage.
‘‘But hopefully it [plan B] is not needed.’’
The 23-year-old right-hander would be tough to replace. In his short career he has marked himself out as a player with enormous potential.
He averages more than 50 in list A cricket and more than 40 in T20. He is also a useful right-arm off-spinner.
Anyone who can bat in the top five and offer some value at the bowling crease is a hot commodity.
While Ebrahim would not be drawn on who might take Foxcroft’s spot if he gets bad news, perhaps fellow South African Travis Muller could be in the picture.
Muller is a seamer, so it would not be a like-for-like replacement. Arguably he has been unlucky not to have been offered one of the 16 contracts previously.
The fact he is a qualifying player has probably counted against him. But he has performed well for Otago when provided playing opportunities.
Other than Foxcroft’s contract, there is a final contract spot still to be offered.
That slot will probably go to a batsman. Josh Finnie, Llew Johnson and Max O’Dowd appear the mostly likely candidates, although left-armer spinner Ben Lockrose has bowled well for Otago A and might also be an outside chance.
Ebrahim said the decision on who got the final contract had been decided and it was not dependent on whether Foxcroft was able to return or not.
Some quality players will miss out and Ebrahim’s challenge will be to find ways to keep them involved, enthusiastic and working towards future playing opportunities.
‘‘The players that don’t get contracted or do miss out on regular games, we’ll ensure that they are well connected to the Volts and are aware of exactly what is expected of players in their roles.’’