ICC has confirmed that the next edition of the ICC Intercontinental Cup will feature two divisions and 11 countries.

In meetings this week at their Dubai headquarters, the ICC's Development Committee also agreed to offer prize money for the first time, with the winners picking up $ 100,000.

The top division will comprise the six leading Associate nations - Ireland, Canada, Kenya, Holland, Afghanistan and Scotland - and a team from Zimbabwe.

United Arab Emirates, Namibia, Bermuda and Uganda - the other four Associates - will contest the second-tier ICC Intercontinental Shield.

There will be no promotion or relegation in the first year of the revamped competition.

"This new format will allow the top six Associate teams to maintain a high standard of even competitiveness,"
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said.