The ICC has 96 member countries, including 10 full status members, 32 associate members and 54 affiliate members. Only the 10 full status member countries have the eligibility to play test cricket. Other countries get entries to limited overs internationals on the basis of their performances in tournaments such as the ICC Trophy.

The 10 test playing countries are:

1. Australia
2. Bangladesh
3. England
4. India
5. New Zealand
6. Pakistan
7. South Africa
8. Sri Lanka
9. West Indies
10. Zimbabwe