Crossword Genius

Within the batting team? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

inside

'within' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'batting team?' is the wordplay.
'batting' becomes 'in' (as in batting or being 'in' in cricket).
'team?' becomes 'side' (both can mean a sports team).
'in'+'side'='INSIDE'

'the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for inside that I've seen before include "Middle" , "undercover" , "Inner surface" , "close to centre" , "Imprisoned" .)

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