Dion Ebrahim

Dion Ebrahim

Dion Digby Ebrahim (born August 7, 1980 in Bulawayo) is a Zimbabwean cricketer.

Ebrahim is a defensive batsmen who prefers to score cautiously in order to build an innings. Ebrahim has a highest One Day International score of 121 and highest Test score of 94.

A graduate of the CFX Academy in Harare, Ebrahim was considered an integral part of Zimbabwean cricket until falling out of favour with authorities.

After departing from Zimbabwe in 2005, he has played in UK as the captain of Stony Stratford CC who play in the Northants Premier Division.

He also played in New Zealand for the Hawera United Cricket Club and Taranaki CC in the Hawke Cup.

In 2009, he was contracted by Zimbabwean franchise side Matabeleland Tuskers. He was released by his kiwi club team Taranaki CC to let him play domestic cricket in Zimbabwe and push for a spot in Zimbabwean national side. He appeared for the Tuskers and thus he made himself available for national selection again. He is a prolific run scorer for Matabeleland Tuskers since his return and is a valuable member of the side.

In mid 2011, he played for Shenley village in the herts league in England. He spent the 2011/12 southern hemisphere summer, and the current 2012/13 summer, playing in Taranaki, New Zealand.