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Became alert opening at Wankhede ground, though hot outside (8)

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awakened

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(Other definitions for awakened that I've seen before include "Became conscious" , "Aroused from sleep" , "Roused from sleep" , "Woke up" , "had stirring effect" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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