With the ICC's new TAPP providing the funds, we are starting to see the Associate nations put together their own domestic structures.
Scotland have established their Pro Series, which will feature two teams: the Western Reivers and the Eastern Highlanders. Details for this competition can be found here.
Ireland have also established an Inter-Provincial series featuring the Northern Knights, North West Warriors and Leinster Lightning. Connacht and Munster were not included in the setup due to lack of depth, but their players will be available for all three Provincial sides. Details can be found here under 'Interpros'.
Both of these structures will consist of three-day, one-day and Twenty20 cricket.
Kenya and Uganda also continue to collaborate in the East Africa competitions, details of which are here. The league features four Kenyan and two Ugandan teams, but appears to be of a markedly lower standard compared to what we can expect from the Irish and Scottish competitions.
Other nations look like they too will receive TAPP funding to establish a clear progression from club to country, which is good given the ICC's insistence on a premier domestic competition. I would suggest, though, that it might be a good idea for Ireland and Scotland to join forces at least for their T20 competition to create a five-team Celtic league.
Scotland have established their Pro Series, which will feature two teams: the Western Reivers and the Eastern Highlanders. Details for this competition can be found here.
Ireland have also established an Inter-Provincial series featuring the Northern Knights, North West Warriors and Leinster Lightning. Connacht and Munster were not included in the setup due to lack of depth, but their players will be available for all three Provincial sides. Details can be found here under 'Interpros'.
Both of these structures will consist of three-day, one-day and Twenty20 cricket.
Kenya and Uganda also continue to collaborate in the East Africa competitions, details of which are here. The league features four Kenyan and two Ugandan teams, but appears to be of a markedly lower standard compared to what we can expect from the Irish and Scottish competitions.
Other nations look like they too will receive TAPP funding to establish a clear progression from club to country, which is good given the ICC's insistence on a premier domestic competition. I would suggest, though, that it might be a good idea for Ireland and Scotland to join forces at least for their T20 competition to create a five-team Celtic league.