Scottish cricket is poised for a major cash injection from the sport's world governing body.

ICC (International Cricket Council) chiefs will meet in Dubai this week to discuss a range of issues.

But high on the agenda is a package of increased funding for the leading associate nations which could see the Scots benefit to the tune of up to $600,000.

Cricket Scotland chief executive Roddy Smith, who flies to Dubai today to attend Tuesday's crunch meeting, declared: "It's looking very promising.

"The ICC has put together a series of increased funding packages in response to new TV and other commercial revenue streams.

"We currently receive around $300,000 in annual funding from the governing body but, if the proposals are approved, that figure could virtually treble."

Smith added: "My understanding is that the new funding will go through unchallenged and, if it does, it is extremely good news for Scottish cricket.

"It will, for example enable us to vastly increase our coaching and youth development programmes and to undertake more representative matches at all levels."

Smith also hinted that the cash injection could lead to an increase in Cricket Scotland's pool of contracted players.

Twelve Saltires stars currently benefit from match fees and financial compensation for loss of earnings.