The Volts are under new management.
Otago assistant coach Ben McCord took over as head coach for the last round in Alexandra and led the side to a comfortable nine-wicket win over Canterbury.
It was the Volts’ first win in the Plunket Shield this summer, and McCord will keep the reins for the remainder of the season.
Ebrahim will support McCord for the remaining two games before departing.
In a brief text exchange, Coggan said it was Ebrahim’s idea to hand over to McCord so he could get an opportunity in the top role.
"This was Dion’s decision and he’s playing a full coach support role," Coggan wrote.
"It’s working well. I was impressed with this call by Dion.
"That sums up the team-first mentality adopted and led by him and our high performance department."
McCord, who played five first-class games and a T20 for Canterbury in 2012-14, moved south to Dunedin in 2021 to pursue his coaching career.
The 36-year-old has been the assistant for the past three years and shapes as a leading contender for the head coaching role.
All-rounder Luke Georgeson nabbed a maiden five-wicket bag. He has been in hot form of late.
Dale Phillips scored a nice 70 not out in the second innings to go with the 40 he made in the first dig.
Otago Sparks coach Craig Cumming also shapes as a strong contender should he apply for the role.
The right-hander forged an impressive playing career for the Volts. He is the province’s leading scorer in first-class cricket and his 21 centuries for the Otago in the format will take some beating.
He has enjoyed a varied career since retiring. But Cumming took over as Sparks coach in 2020-21 and has delivered two one-day titles.
He may felt conflicted about the opportunity, however. His son, Jacob, is a contracted player for the Volts and his other son, Zac, is making his way through the ranks.
There are other opportunities he may want to pursue in the women’s game instead.
He is coaching the New Zealand A women’s one-day side in three games later this month, which he described as " a great chance" to learn.
