In cricket, they go to leg (4)

I believe the answer is:

pads

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'in cricket they' is the definition.
The definition suggests a plural noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for pads that I've seen before include "Treads" , "flats?" , "Blocks" , "Protective guards worn by sportspeople" , "Lines, or stuffs with soft materials" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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