Cricketer feeling funny (4,3)

I believe the answer is:

fine leg

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'cricketer' is the definition.
I know nothing about this answer so I can't judge whether it can be defined by this definition.

'feeling funny' is the wordplay.
'funny' indicates an anagram.
'feeling' is an anagram of 'FINE LEG'.

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(Other definitions for fine leg that I've seen before include "Fielder behind the wicket" , "Man in field" , "Fielding position" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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