Bat around wicket heading glances away from cover (6)

I believe the answer is:

wander

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'bat around' is the definition.
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I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for wander that I've seen before include "Go astray" , "Move about aimlessly" , "Roam around aimlessly" , "Go from place to place without a settled route" , "Rove" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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