Protection for a fielder? (5)
I believe the answer is:
cover
I believe this is a double definition.
'protection' is the first definition.
(something that protects or shields)
'a fielder?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'for' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for cover that I've seen before include "Protect - insure" , "Fielder" , "Extend over (an area)" , "Overlay" , "Enshroud" .)