Mimic cricket matches, in part (8)

I believe the answer is:

parodist

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'mimic' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for parodist that I've seen before include "One who mimics satirically" , "imitator of others" , "He sends up" , "Satirical writer" , "One taking off" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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