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Top fielder, scratching head in confusion, to drop the ball (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fumble

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'drop the ball' is the definition.
'fumble' can be an answer for 'drop' (thesaurus). I'm not sure about the 'the ball' bit.

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(Other definitions for fumble that I've seen before include "Touch or handle clumsily, perhaps in pocket" , "Handle something awkwardly" , "Use the hands clumsily" , "Handle awkwardly, grope about" , "Grope around" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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