Ireland and Scotland to get Test chance as ICC approves play-off

A play-off system that will give Ireland and Scotland the chance to play Test cricket has been approved by the International Cricket Council.
The world governing body said the ICC Test Challenge will take place every four years from 2018.
The winners of the ICC Intercontinental Cup - featuring the top non-Test sides - will play four five-day matches against the lowest-ranked Test team.

Its good that they are giving a chance to the low ranking cricket playing nations to gain international exposure. It would certainly help the game of cricket.

This is a step in the right direction. Ireland is certainly a very good team. It's a shame Ireland not been allowed to play test cricket so far. In my opinion the Irish play better Cricket than the Zimbabweans or the Indians overseas  I can't wait to see the Irish challenging teams like Bangladesh and New Zealand and actually getting the better of them!