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Position batsman takes perhaps is not working (2,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

on strike

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'is not working' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for on strike that I've seen before include "Involved in industrial action" , "Refusing to work" , "Taking industrial action" , "Facing a ball" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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