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Cricket Scotland is looking to improve the country’s cricketing infrastructure to boost its chances of gaining Test status.

The organisation wants to introduce a regional tournament featuring teams playing regular three-day matches.

Cricket Scotland’s head of performance Andy Tennant told Herald Scotland: “In effect what we are planning is a first-class tier of competition although it would not have that status. The ICC are keen to ensure that their associate members have a solid infrastructure in place on and off the park and we are always trying to improve.”

Ireland is currently considered the leading associate nation and has already admitted that it is keen to gain Test status.

Tennant added: “We are constantly jockeying for position with the other associate countries and Ireland probably are in pole position having been successful for the last year or two. However, there are other ways you can set yourself up for sustained success and we believe a three-day competition will greatly enhance our infrastructure.”