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Confirm you might find cricket lover here? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

attest

'confirm' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for attest that I've seen before include "Provide firm evidence" , "Make evident" , "Certify or bear witness" , "Affirm by oath" , "say, in court" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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