The canny type of batsman? (6)
I believe the answer is:
opener
'batsman?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for opener that I've seen before include "Corkscrew, for example" , "A key or a bottle top remover" , "Card player who starts the bidding" , "Introductory remark" , "First act" .)