Any Associate level country from outside Asia wanting to give their national team a hit out during May should contact the Malaysian Cricket Association.

Its officials are seeking a fourth team to replace Namibia which has withdrawn from the Malaysia Challenge, scheduled to be played in Kuala Lumpur from May 22-26.

The MCA is hoping a replacement can be found to join Uganda and the United States. Each visiting team is guaranteed four matches on turf wickets.

As well, the Malaysians will provide accommodation with breakfast in a four star hotel in Kuala Lumpur, airport transfers to and from the hotel, in addition to transport to and from matches.

There is only one catch - the MCA prefers the fourth team not be a participant in the forthcoming ACC Trophy in July in Singapore, ruling out all Asian Associate member countries.

The Challenge was previously held in 2000 when Bangladesh 'A' and Namibia contested a rain interrupted final.

Meanwhile, the MCA is continuing its search for a national team coach, hoping the Asian Cricket Council will be able to assist with finance.

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