Fielder behind the wicket (6)

I believe the answer is:

keeper

(Other definitions for keeper that I've seen before include "Zoo attendant" , "man at zoo" , "Holder; museum official" , "One guarding goal" , "Guardian, in the zoo say" .)

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

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