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Batsman or cracksman? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

opener

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This could be a double definition.

'batsman' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'cracksman?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for opener that I've seen before include "Batsman who starts innings" , "Tins need one" , "See 1" , "Card player who starts the bidding" , "man, first at the crease?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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