Sussex see 'support staff' role for Goodwin

Murray Goodwin, the former Zimbabwe batsman, could still be a part of the Sussex camp for the Champions League as a member of the support staff though he has been banned from playing or coaching in the Twenty20 event due to his links with the unofficial ICL.

"Murray is very keen to come and we would love to have him there," Sussex chief executive Dave Brooks told the Argus. Champions League officials have confirmed to Cricinfo that Goodwin can accompany the team as a member of the support staff as long as he doesn't play or is not involved in coaching the squad in any manner.

Goodwin ended his ties with the ICL in June, which paved the way for Sussex to play in the Champions League. The lucrative tournament, to be played in India in October, bars players who have played any unofficial cricket to be part of the playing or coaching staff.

"He can't go in any coaching capacity and we would have to make sure he wasn't seen to be doing any coaching," Brooks said. "We are also allowed to take three club officials so he could come as one of those."

Sussex qualified for the Champions League by making the finals of the domestic Twenty20 Cup; they are grouped with New South Wales and South African side, Eagles, in the preliminary phase of the tournament.