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Bigwig facing every bowler's slip? (2-4)

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I believe the answer is:

no-ball

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'bowler's slip?' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'bigwig facing every' is the wordplay.
'bigwig' becomes 'nob' (both can mean a wealthy person).
'facing' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'every' becomes 'all' (similar in meaning).
'nob'+'all'='NO-BALL'

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(Other definitions for no-ball that I've seen before include "Extra, in cricket" , "Illegal delivery by bowler in cricket" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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