Emerging Nations Tournament, 5-12 April 2000, Zimbabwe

The Emerging Nations Tournament has been conceived to accelerate the transition of nominated fast-track countries to One-day International level.

Four European countries, namely Denmark, Holland, Ireland and Scotland, join Kenya and Zimbabwe 'A' in a 15 match round robin tournament, which is to be hosted by the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.

The Emerging Nations Tournament presents an opportunity for fasttrack countries to prepare for the ICC Trophy in Canada in 2001, where three countries will ultimately qualify for the 2003 World Cup in South Africa.