Murray Goodwin has emerged as a possible successor to Chris Adams as captain of Sussex.

The 32-year-old former Zimbabwe Test batsman says he would like to be considered for the top job when Adams, who is currently leading the county for a record-equalling eighth season, finally steps down.

Matt Prior captained Sussex for the first time against Bangladesh a fortnight ago and vice-captain James Kirtley and Mike Yardy are other leading contenders.

But now Goodwin, who is hoping to finish his career at Hove, has thrown his hat into the ring.

He said: "I would like to captain the side, it would be another challenge for me."

Goodwin skippered teams during his youth and has some experience at a higher level both with Western Australia and Zimbabwe for whom he played 19 Tests between 1997-2000.

"I haven't had a lot of experience in first-class cricket but I've played under a lot of good captains and have fed off them and it would be nice to have that added challenge," he added.

Sussex are currently reviewing their management structure as they prepare for the departure of director of cricket Peter Moores, who goes to head-up the England Academy on October 1.

Adams, whose current contract expires at the end of the 2006 season, is keen to move into cricket management although it is believed he would like to do one more year and break Arthur Gilligan's record which has stood for more than 80 years.