Crossword Genius

Brief batting class (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inform

'brief' is the definition.
(I know that brief is a more specific form of the action apprise)

'batting class' is the wordplay.
'batting' becomes 'in' (as in batting or being 'in' in cricket).
'class' becomes 'form' (synonyms).
'in'+'form'='INFORM'

(Other definitions for inform that I've seen before include "snitch?" , "Pass on knowledge" , "Certify" , "Enlighten" , "Apprise: grass!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Guardian.
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