Kent could be set for an even greater prize if they win this weekend's Twenty20 Cup.

Whoever takes the trophy will be invited to play in the Stanford Super Series in the build-up to the £10million match between England and a Caribbean select XI sponsored by Sir Allen Stanford.

Kent, Essex, Durham and Middlesex will compete for the chance to be part of the ground-breaking series in which Trinidad and Tobago will also play in matches against England and the Stanford Super Stars.

ECB chief executive David Collier hailed the arrangement, which would give the domestic champions a unique taste of the international game.

“The Stanford Super Series offers a real incentive to the final four sides in tomorrow’s Twenty20 Cup final at the Rose Bowl," he said.

“I am sure that Durham, Essex, Kent and Middlesex will all be excited at the prospect of travelling to Antigua in October.

“For the Twenty20 Cup winners, the Stanford Super Series will also bring real benefits and will allow the players to showcase their talents against the Stanford 20/20 champions from the Caribbean.

"It's a great opportunity for the champions to play Trinidad and Tobago - a real opportunity to link the domestic game with international game."