Check striker fit for international? (4,5)
I believe the answer is:
test match
'fit for international?' is the definition.
'test match' can be an answer for 'international?' (cricket international). I am not sure about the 'fit for' bit.
'check striker' is the wordplay.
'check' becomes 'test' (as in testing or checking something works).
'striker' becomes 'match' (a match can be struck).
'test'+'match'='TEST MATCH'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for test match that I've seen before include "international - with 29a" , "Cricket contest between countries, usually one of a series" , "Ashes tie, perhaps" , "sporting event" , "longer game?" .)