Cremated cricket (5)
I believe the answer is:
ashes
I'm afraid I can't even guess how this answer relates to the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ashes that I've seen before include "Remains from a cremation" , "sports contest" , "Eng/Aus test series" , "Former Wimbledon champion's" , "''... to ..., dust to dust'' (burial service)" .)