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Following on, batting to open the day (7)

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retinue

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(Other definitions for retinue that I've seen before include "Attendants, followers" , "Band of attendants" , "Group around VIP" , "Group of followers" , "Body of attendants" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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