Dubai: The dream of associate nations to play Test cricket in all likelihood will turn into a reality as the emerging nations compete against each other in the ICC Inter-Continental Cup 2015-17 that is scheduled to start with encounter between Namibia and Hong Kong from May 10-13.

Ireland teammates celebrate fall of a Zimbabwe wicket during the WC match. Ireland will be among the teams participating in the ICC Inter-Continental Cup 2015-17 and hoping to graduate to full Test status. Pic/AFP