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Number promoter is staying in (3,3)

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I believe the answer is:

not out

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

'number promoter' is the wordplay.
'number' becomes 'no.' (abbreviation).
'promoter' becomes 'tout' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'no'+'tout'='NOT-OUT'

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(Other definitions for not out that I've seen before include "Refusal of an appeal?" , "Decision in batsman's favour" , "Decision favourable to batsman" .)

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