At Lord's, they provide cover for the lower members
I believe the answer is:
pads
'members' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pads that I've seen before include "flats?" , "19 acrosses" , "Treads" , "Quarters" , "tablets" .)