A game, chirpy little thing? (7)

I believe the answer is:

cricket

I believe this is a double definition.

'a game' is the first definition.
(I know that cricket is a type of ball sport)

'chirpy little thing?' is the second definition.
(the insect)

(Other definitions for cricket that I've seen before include "Insect - sport" , "Insect with long leg" , "English game or chirping insect" , "Ball game" , "Summer sport" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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