Guy swinging in a cricket match Crossword Clue

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Guy swinging in a cricket match Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SWINGING (adjective)
1. characterized by a buoyant rhythm
SWINGING (noun)
1. changing location by moving back and forth
CRICKET (noun)
1. a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs
2. leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
CRICKET (verb)
1. play cricket

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